Orcinol​ For Organic Synthesis

Orcinol​ CAS 504-15-4 is a naturally occurring organic compound classified as a dihydroxy toluene derivative. It is a phenolic compound consisting of a benzene ring substituted with two hydroxyl (-OH) groups in the meta positions (1 and 3) and a methyl group (-CH₃) at the 5-position. It is a common metabolite found in various lichens and fungi and serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis.