Resorcinol, also known as Benzene-1,3-diol, is a chemical compound used as an antiseptic, disinfectant, and chemical intermediate. It is used in medical treatments for skin conditions and in industrial and scientific applications. Resorcinol is hazardous and can cause harm to both humans and the environment. It is commonly used in skin creams to treat various skin ailments.
Resorcin is a chemical compound that serves as an antiseptic, disinfectant, and chemical intermediate for the production of many other pharmaceutical products. It goes by many other names, including resorcinol, m-dihydroxybenzene, 3-hydroxyphenol, and many more. The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry has recommended the name Benzene-1,3-diol as the standard name for the substance, but it is more commonly referred to as resorcinol. It is obtained by fusing resins, or hydrocarbon secretions of plants, with potassium hydroxide.
Medically, resorcinol is used as an antiseptic and disinfectant. It is often used in ointments to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. Small concentrations are also used in over-the-counter acne medications, and prescription acne medications often have significantly higher concentrations. It is sometimes used as an anti-dandruff agent in various cosmetic products.
In addition to its medical uses, resorcinol also has a variety of chemical uses for industrial and scientific applications. It is used as an intermediate in the production of many pharmaceuticals and other organic compounds. It is also used as a model molecule in supramolecular chemistry, holding target molecules in proper alignments for reactions. Such supramolecular reactions can often be conducted in the solid state, eliminating the need for often environmentally harmful chemical solvents. Sometimes, resorcinol is also used in analytical chemistry.
Resorcin is classified as a hazardous chemical. It is combustible and must be kept away from flames in industrial and laboratory environments. Inhalation can cause abdominal pain, blue skin, confusion, nausea and unconsciousness. It can also cause redness and pain when exposed to the skin. It is recommended that those working with the chemical wear respiratory protection and skin protection.
The dangerous nature of resorcinol extends to the environment; it is considered dangerous for the environment. It is primarily dangerous to aquatic organisms, as it dissolves easily and can infiltrate their systems with relative ease.
While it has many uses, resorcinol is most commonly used in skin creams to treat acne, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, and other skin ailments. It is also used to treat warts, corns and calluses. It helps remove rough, tough, or flaky skin so natural healing can occur more easily. Typically, it comes in the form of a cream or ointment available over the counter, although some stronger forms are available by prescription. Although it can be absorbed through the skin, in the amounts found in such ointments it is generally not harmful.
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