resorcinol

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res·or·cin·ol

 (rĭ-zôr′sə-nôl′, -nōl′, -nŏl′) also res·or·cin (rĭ-zôr′sĭn)
n.
A white crystalline compound, C6H4(OH)2, with bactericidal, fungicidal, and keratolytic properties, used in the treatment of acne and other skin diseases and as a component of dyes and resin adhesives.

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resorcinol

(rɪˈzɔːsɪˌnɒl) or

resorcin

n
(Elements & Compounds) a colourless crystalline phenol with a sweet taste, used in making dyes, drugs, resins, and adhesives. Formula: C6H4(OH)2; relative density: 1.27; melting pt: 111°C; boiling pt at 1 atm.: 276°C
[C19: New Latin, from resin + orcinol]
reˈsorcinal adj
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res•or•cin•ol

(rɪˈzɔr səˌnɔl)

also res•or′cin,



n.
a white, needlelike, water-soluble solid, C6H6O2, used chiefly in making dyes, as a reagent, in tanning, in the synthesis of certain resins, and as a skin medication.
[1880–85; res (in) + orcinol a crystalline compound obtained from orchil (< New Latin orc(ina) or Italian orc(ello) orchil + -in1 + -ol2)]
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Noun1.resorcinol - a crystalline phenol obtained from various resins; used in ointments for acne and in dandruff shampoos
phenol - any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups
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re·sor·ci·nol

n. resorcinol, agente usado en el tratamiento de acné y otras dermatosis.
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The prepared Schiff-base was converted to a polymer by reaction with formaldehyde and resorcinol. The two types of the prepared compounds were characterized with spectral techniques (FT-IR and 1H-NMR).
"Epionce's Purifying Spot Gel (also PS38) contains sulphur, resorcinol and azelaic acid to rapidly tackle both inflammation and infection, shrinking the spot away."
The guidelines suggest that topical clindamycin may reduce pustules, but carries a risk of bacterial resistance; resorcinol cream is recommended but may induce contact dermatitis.
Energy & Functional Materials Shipments of resorcinol, a raw material for adhesives, and separators for lithium-ion batteries remained strong.
The separation of overlapping peaks and restriction of peak tailing of caffeic acid and resorcinol of phenolic compounds was achieved at pH 3.
has been awarded a patent for its composition that is comprised of an NF[kappa]B-inhibitor selected from the group consisting of 4-hexyl resorcinol and tetrahydrocurcuminoids; a tropoelastin promoter selected from the group consisting of blackberry extracts and extracts of Phyllanthus niruri; and a cosmetically-acceptable topical carrier.
The feasibility of applying an innovative process to manufacture composite decking boards with quartersawn or starsawn southern pine lumber bonded with phenol resorcinol formaldehyde (PRF) and polyurethane (PU) adhesives was studied.
Aluminum sulfate (AR), sodium hydroxide (AR), formaldehyde (mass concentration 37% water solution), resorcinol (AR), thiourea (AR), sodium chloride (NaCl, AR), calcium chloride anhydrous (Ca[Cl.sub.2], AR), magnesium chloride hexahydrate (Mg[Cl.sub.2] x 6[H.sub.2]O, AR), potassium chloride (KCl, AR), sodium sulfate ([Na.sub.2]S[O.sub.4], AR), and sodium bicarbonate (NaHC[O.sub.3], AR) were purchased from Chengdu Kelong Chemical Reagent Factory (Sichuan, China).
Like olive oil, it also contains some vitamin E, along with small quantities of polyphenols such as caffeic acid, oleuropein, catechol and resorcinol. While these have antioxidant properties, their amounts are of no practical relevance.
The constituents of this hair dye include Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) (4%), resorcinol, propylene glycol, Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA), sodium, liquid paraffin, cetostearyl alcohol, sodium lauryl sulphate, herbal extracts, preservatives and perfumes.
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