2-Methylresorcinol
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 2-methylbenzene-1, 3-diol, 608-25-3, 6-Dihydroxytoluene, 1, 3-Benzenediol, 2-Methyl-1, 3-benzenediol, 3-dihydroxybenzene, ORISTAR MR, RODOL MRS
Synthetic
Not Clean
2-Methylresorcinol has been reported in Nigrospora with data available.
Formula
C7H8O2
Mol. Weight
124.14
CAS #
608-25-3
Form
Powder
State
Colorless to light brown solid; [EC: SCCP]
Functions
Hair Dyeing
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Colors Hair
Traditional Use
A synthetic derivative of resorcinol, a compound historically used in topical medicines. Developed as a hair dye coupler in the mid-20th century to produce lasting hair color.
EWG
5
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-5
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Concentration Guide
1.8%
0%3%
Reg. Limit
EU regulatory limit: 1.8%. 1.8 %. Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions Read and follow instructions Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 243.
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
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⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR