4,5-Dimethylresorcinol [527-55-9] is a professionally handled substance with documented safety properties. Its molecular formula is C8H10O2, with a molecular weight of 138.16. This compound belongs to the resorcinol class of compounds, characterized by a phenolic structure with two hydroxyl groups at ortho positions. It requires careful handling due to potential reactivity. It may be used as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of certain dyes and polymers.

• CAS Number: 527-55-9
• Molecular Weight: 138.16
• Molecular Formula: C8H10O2
• Exact Mass: 138.068079557