Olivetol/3,5-hydroxypentylbenzene is an off-white crystals or olive to light purple waxy solid. Forms monohydrate (melting point: 102-106°F). Olivetol is a member of the class of resorcinols that is resorcinol in which the hydrogen at position 5 is replaced by a pentyl group. Olivetol, also known as 5-pentylresorcinol or 5-pentyl-1,3-benzenediol, is an organic compound found in certain species of lichen.
Olivetol/3,5-hydroxypentylbenzene CAS 500-66-3MF: C11H16O2
MW: 180.24
EINECS: 207-908-8
Melting point 46-48 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 164 °C
density 1.068±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Olivetol/3,5-hydroxypentylbenzene CAS 500-66-3
Description |
Pale Yellow powder |
Conforms |
Water |
Not more than 1.0% |
0.80% |
Impurity |
Individual: Not more than 0.3% |
0.18% |
Assay |
Not less than 99% |
99.44% |
Conclusion |
Conform with corporation standard |