SPECIFICATIONS

5-METHYLRESORCINOL MONOHYDRATE
(Orcinol Monohydrate)

Synonyms:			5-Methylresorcinol Monohydrate, 1,3-dihydroxy-5-						methylbenzene, 3-Hydroxy-5-methylphenol, 5-Methyl-1,3-					benzenediol, 3,5-Dihydroxytoluene

CAS No:				6153-39-5

Chemical Formula:			C7H8O2 * H2O

Formula Weight:			142.16

Appearance:				White to Off-White to light Beige to light yellow crystalline powder

Assay:					99.0 % minimum

Identification (IR):			Passes Test

Total Impurities:			0.80% maximum

Solubility				Clear, colorless to faint
(5% in H2O):					yellow solution

Water					10-15%

Effective: 12/30/08