2-Methylresorcinol CAS 608-25-3
Price range: €70 through €240
INCI: 2-METHYLRESORCINOL
Download quality specification 2-Methylresorcinol-CAS-608-25-3-QS.pdf
| 10 g | € 70 |
| 100 g | € 125 |
| 500 g | € 185 |
| 1 kg | € 240 |
| 5 kg | €/kg 152 |
| 20 kg | €/kg 118 |
| 50 kg | Price on request |
| 100 kg | Price on request |
| Cat. No. | NST-12-49 |
| CAS | 608-25-3 |
| Purity | 98% (HPLC) |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Molecular formula | C7H8O2 |
| Molecular weight | 124,14 |
Bulk 2-Methylresorcinol Supplier (CAS 608-25-3) – ≥98.0% Purity, EU Supply
2-Methylresorcinol is an oxidation-dye coupler for developer-activated hair-colour formulations. Supplied as a white to off-white powder, it is intended for use with primary dye precursors in professionally developed tint and oxidant systems.
Who This Product Is For
| Customer Type | Relevant Use |
|---|---|
| Hair-colour manufacturers | Development of permanent and other oxidative hair-colour products |
| Cosmetic formulation and R&D teams | Shade development, compatibility testing and stability evaluation |
| Contract manufacturers | Production of two-component tint and developer systems |
| Cosmetic ingredient distributors | Supply to qualified personal-care manufacturers |
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product | 2-Methylresorcinol |
| Catalogue number | NST-12-49 |
| CAS number | 608-25-3 |
| Molecular formula | C7H8O2 |
| Molecular weight | 124.14 |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Purity | ≥98.0% |
| Melting point | 117.0°C–121.0°C |
| Loss on drying | ≤0.5% |
| Shelf life | 24 months when properly stored |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from strong light and heat |
Technical & Formulation Considerations
| Consideration | Formulation Relevance |
|---|---|
| Functional role | Acts as an oxidation-dye coupler or shade-modifying component rather than a standalone direct colourant. |
| Incorporation | Reported to be readily soluble in water and ethanol, supporting evaluation in aqueous and hydroalcoholic tint bases. |
| System design | Commercially relevant formulations typically keep the tint and oxidising developer separate until use. |
| Oxidation sensitivity | Air and light exposure may contribute to colour drift or solution browning. Evaluate assay, colour and package stability in the complete formulation. |
| Formula validation | Shade formation depends on the selected primary dye precursors, oxidant, pH and vehicle. Confirm dissolution, compatibility and performance in the intended finished system. |
Applications
| Application | Role |
|---|---|
| Permanent hair colour | Coupler for developer-activated shade formation |
| Two-component tint/developer kits | Secondary dye precursor incorporated into the tint component |
| Cream and emulsion hair-colour bases | Shade-building ingredient for formula-specific oxidative systems |
Quality & Documentation
The supplier quality specification defines identity, purity and key physical and impurity-related criteria for NST-12-49, including melting point, loss on drying, residue on ignition, iron, resorcinol and heavy metals.
Manufacturers should qualify the supplied grade in the exact tint/developer system and include dissolution, colour stability, packaging compatibility and finished-product performance in their validation programme.
Regulatory Information
For application-specific regulatory information and documentation, please contact NST Chemicals.
Bulk Supply Information
| Minimum order quantity | 10 g |
|---|---|
| Supply location | EU warehouse |
| Larger volumes | Available on request |
| Typical lead time | 5–10 working days |
| Packaging | Plastic bags, bottles or drums depending on quantity |
| Commercial response time | 1–24 hours |
Commercial Supply Program
NST Chemicals supports evaluation quantities, pilot-scale purchasing and larger commercial orders. Consistent sourcing becomes increasingly important when a formulation moves from development to production; see From 10 g to 100 kg: Why Consistent Supply Matters in Ingredient Sourcing.
NST Chemicals Resources
| Company website | nstchemicals.com |
|---|---|
| Ingredient sourcing guidance | Consistent supply from evaluation to commercial scale |
About NST Chemicals
Established in 2017 and headquartered in Latvia, NST Chemicals is a European supplier of phytochemicals, botanical extracts, cosmetic active ingredients, nutraceutical ingredients, and specialty natural compounds. The company supports customers from initial evaluation and product development through commercial-scale purchasing with flexible quantities, technical documentation, transparent communication, and long-term sourcing options.
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