108-46-3 | Resorcinol

Chemical type

• Phenolic aromatic compound
• Benzene-1,3-diol derivative

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• Aromatic phenolic compound
• Benzene derivative containing two hydroxyl groups (1,3-dihydroxybenzene)
• Endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC) affecting the thyroid hormone system (THS)

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Key properties

• Contains two hydroxyl groups
• Activated aromatic ring for Michael addition
• Moderately water-soluble

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• Contains two hydroxyl (-OH) groups on a benzene ring
• Can inhibit thyroperoxidase (TPO), interfering with thyroid hormone synthesis
• Can antagonize thyroid hormone receptors and inhibit transthyretin binding
• Causes reduced thyroxine (T4) levels and signs of hypothyroidism in vertebrates
• Partially biodegradable (≈66.7% degradation after 14 days)
• Detected in surface waters and wastewater effluents at ng/L–µg/L levels

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• Nucleophilic component in chromene synthesis
• Precursor for oxygen-containing heterocycles
• Participates in cyclization reactions

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• Synthetic rubber production
• UV stabilizers
• Cosmetic products

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Classification by use

• Chemicals used in heterocyclic synthesis
• Chemicals used as phenolic building blocks
• Chemicals used in pharmaceutical intermediate production

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1. [Cite:1] α-Amino acid; Resorcinol catalyzed green synthesis of 2-amino-7-hydroxy-4-aryl-4H-chromene-3-carbonitrile derivatives in aqueous medium, Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, Volume 12, 2026, 100508
2. [Cite:2] Unravelling effects of resorcinol: Morphological alterations in the retina and thyroid follicles of zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos, Aquatic Toxicology, Volume 290, January 2026, 107642