Description
Orcinol is a phenolic compound occurring in lichens. It is used in the detection of pentoses as part of Bial’s reagent, which forms a green product upon reaction. 
 Product Specifications
Orcinol  monohydrate;
5-methylbenzene-1,3-diol  hydrate;
5-Methylresorcinol monohydrate 
 Formula: C7H10O3 
 MW: 142.15 g/mol 
 Storage/Handling: Store at room  temperature and protect from light. 
 PubChem Chemical ID: 3083941