Orcinol is a natural phenolic organic compound that occurs in many species of lichens including Roccella tinctoria and Lecanora. Orcinol has been detected in the `toxic glue` of the ant species Camponotus saundersi. == Chemistry == It can be formed by fusing extract of aloes with potash. It is used in the production of the dye orcein and as a re.....
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3,5-dihydroxytoluene;the parent substance of the natural dye orcein, obtained from certain colourless lichens (Lecanora tinctoria, Rocella tinctoria) by treatment with boiling water; used as an external antiseptic in various skin diseases and in chemistry as a reagent for pentoses. ... Synonym: 5-methylresorcinol, orcin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ōr′sin-ol Definitions: 1. Parent substance of the natural dye orcein, obtained from certain colorless lichens (Lecanora tinctoria, Rocella tinctoria) by treatment with boiling water; used as an external antiseptic in various skin diseases and in chemistry as a reagent for pentoses. Synonyms: 5-methylresorcinol, ...
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a white, crystalline, water-soluble solid, CHO, sweet but unpleasant in taste, that reddens on exposure to air: obtained from many lichens or produced synthetically and used chiefly as a reagent for certain carbohydrates.
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