Description General description Resorcinol, a dihydric phenol, is a key component of hair dyeing products. Studies in B16-F10 melanoma cells have revealed that it minimizes melanin production, making it a potential hypopigmenting agent. Application Resorcinol may be used as a starting material in the preparation of organic compounds such as resacetophenone, 4-methyl-7-hydroxycoumarin, β-resorcylic acid and 2-methyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione. Packaging 1 kg in poly bottle 100, 500 g in poly bottle Legal Information ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC