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This section provides an overview for resorcinol as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 resorcinol manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked resorcinol companies as of December, 2024: 1.Merck, 2.Central Drug House, 3.Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd..
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Resorcinol is a colorless crystalline powder, an organic compound with the formula C6H6O2, a molecular weight of 110.11, and CAS number 108-46-3. It features two hydroxy groups attached at the meta positions of the benzene ring, classifying it as a benzenediol and a structural isomer of catechol and hydroquinone. Discovered by Austrian chemist Heinrich Frachevitz in 1864, resorcinol was originally called benzene-1,3-diol as recommended by the IUPAC in 1993.
Resorcinol melts at 109~111°C and boils at 280°C, with a specific gravity of 1.27, appearing as a colorless solid at room temperature. It is insoluble in chloroform and carbon disulfide but highly soluble in water, alcohol, and ether, and absorbs moisture from the air. Resorcinol can oxidize under light and oxygen, turning pink, necessitating careful storage.
Primarily, resorcinol is used in industrial adhesives for tire manufacturing and wood adhesives, offering excellent water, heat, and weather resistance. It also serves as a disinfectant due to its strong reducing power and is a precursor for fluorescent dyes among other applications.
Resorcinol synthesis involves dialkylation of propylene to 1,3-diisopropylbenzene, followed by oxidation and Hock rearrangement, yielding resorcinol and acetone. Industrially, it is produced via the oxidation of 1,3-diisopropylbenzene using Cumene's autoxidation process.
Resorcinol can be hydrogenated to dihydroresorcinol, or 1,3-cyclohexanedione, and reacts with potassium hydroxide to produce phloroglucinol, pyrocatechol, and diresorcinol. Trinitroresorcinol, an explosive, is made through nitration with concentrated nitric acid and sulfuric acid.
Resorcinol is a notable hazardous substance and is designated as a deleterious substance. It necessitates careful handling.
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Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc., established in 1991 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an American manufacturer and supplier specializing in biological products for medical research. Initially providing antibodies to the research community, they expanded their offerings to include gene silencers like siRNA and shRNA (plasmid and lentiviral), targeting all known mouse and human genes. Over time, Santa Cruz Biotechnology provides over 175,000 research biochemicals under the brand ChemCruz, including protein-interacting inhibitors, substrates, and activators, tailored for studying protein functions. The company offers monoclonal primary antibodies, designed for various mammalian and non-mammalian protein targets, along with corresponding binding secondary antibodies.
Neuchem is a distributor of specialty chemicals and raw materials, founded in 1993, and headquartered in Sparks, Nevada, USA. Its product offerings include acids, alcohols, amines, esters, as well as glycols, and solvents. These products are used for various industrial applications such as coatings, adhesives, plastics, rubber, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. The company assumes material ownership at the foreign port, manages ocean freight, customs clearance, terminal storage, and final delivery across the USA and Canada, as well as handle packaging, order documents, shipment updates, and coordinate until final delivery.
Junsei Chemical Co. Ltd., established in 1948 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of chemical reagents and chemical products, including commissioned synthesis of chemical products. Some of the products it makes include Sodium chloride solution, concentrated glycerin, calcium chloride, ascorbic acid, and nitric acid. The chemical products have a wide range of applications and can be used in pathological examination, as food additives, for analysis, and in the pharmaceutical industry. All its plants, including its research institute, are ISO4001 and ISO9001 certified, while its Saitama and Ibaraki plants are equipped with buildings that comply with GMP.
TCI America (TCI) was founded in 1946 and is a worldwide manufacturer of specialty organic chemicals. The company produces organic laboratory chemicals as well as pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and functional materials. TCI’s product segments include Chemistry, Life Science, Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry, and Custom & Bulk. For materials science, the company manufactures battery materials, nanocarbon materials, and magnetic materials. For life sciences, the company produces antibodies, reagents, and chemicals for cancer research. The company produces HLC, NMR, various chemicals, and resins and media for analytical chemistry.
Merck, started in 1668 and based in Darmstadt, Germany, is a supplier of solutions and services for research, development, and manufacture of pharmaceutical and biotechnological drug therapies. The company serves the life science industry and has a broad portfolio of 300,000 products, including biopharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial microbiology, reagent, life science research, and water purification products. It is available in 66 countries, brings together six brands, and has several ISO certifications, including ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO 50001.
Millipore Sigma, formerly known as Sigma-Aldrich, was created in 175 through the merger of Sigma Chemical Company and Aldrich Chemical company and today is a subsidiary of Merck. Millipore Sigma is a life science and biotechnology company serving the industry with several products and services. Some of their product categories include peptide synthesis materials, biochemicals, building blocks, catalysts, chemical biology, chemical synthesis, flavors & fragrances, formulation, lab chemicals, lab safety, APIs, and stable isotopes. Services include characterization, contract manufacturing, custom products, software, support, testing, and mRNA development & manufacturing.
Letco Medical, launched in 1993 and based in Decatur, Alabama is a pharmaceutical manufacturer. The company specialises in the production and supply of empty capsules of various sizes, filling equipment, compounding chemicals, cream bases, nourisil silicone bases, ointment bases and supposiblend. The company also manufactures equipment like unguator blades, homogenizer dispersing tools, pipettes, labconco purifiers and promold tablets. The company also produces speciality products like oil corn, oil lime, flavour liver and brown food colour. The company was acquired by the Fragon Group in 2022 and continues to deliver superior products in the domain of compounding supplies and speciality products.
Nacalai Tesque Inc., founded in 1846 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of research chemicals, fine chemicals, diagnostics, and the related instruments. Some of its products include cytokines, nucleic acid electrophoresis, cell dissociation reagents, and sialic acid-related products, and it also offers custom and bulk service for bulk reagents and cell culture media. The company has more than 50 domestic distributors and several worldwide, including Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, Europe, and Africa. It is ISO 9001 and ISO 9002 certified, while the Kyoto South brand and Tesque factory are ISO 14001 certified.
Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (SCC) is a Japanese manufacturer and distributor of various chemical products that was established in Chuo-ku, Tokyo in 1913. The company primarily offers chemical products for use in plastics, information technology, and energy production. These include battery materials, synthetic resins, liquid crystal polymers, and optical films. These are used by manufacturers and OEMs in various industries, including in consumer electronics, automotives, aviation, and construction. SCC operates internationally, with a network of 203 affiliates and subsidiaries operating in six continents as of March 2023.
Founded in 1981, Central Drug House Ltd. serves the scientific community via manufacturing and marketing a library of over 9,000 products to laboratory fine chemicals and dehydrated culture media with emphasis on purity and service. Examples are acids & bases, adsorbents, disinfectants, indicator papers, oils, and solvents. CDH provides bio chemicals, research chemicals, laboratory reagents, various solvents, stains & indicators, and dehydrated culture media. CDH is ISO 9001 certified and CDHs’ products are in compliance with specifications of IP, BP, USP, and EP standards.
HAZMAT Resource, Inc., located in Irvine, California, USA, is a distributor of hazardous materials response equipment and materials. They specialize in personal protective equipment (PPE), testing devices, and technical reference materials for hazardous materials (hazmat) response. Their product range includes PPE such as suits, gloves, boots, and respirators to safeguard hazmat responders from dangerous substances. They offer various testing devices like meters, detectors, and kits for precise identification and measurement of hazardous materials. Additionally, the company provides technical reference materials like books, manuals, and software, equipping responders with essential knowledge on hazardous material properties and safe handling procedures.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merck |
24.7%
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| 2 | Central Drug House |
15.1%
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| 3 | Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. |
9.7%
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| 4 | Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. |
8.6%
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| 5 | Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc. |
7.5%
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| 6 | Junsei Chemical Co.,Ltd. |
7.5%
|
| 7 | Neuchem |
6.5%
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| 8 | Letco Medical |
6.5%
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| 9 | HAZMAT Resource, Inc. |
6.5%
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| 10 | MilliporeSigma |
5.4%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the resorcinol page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Japan
|
3 | 50.0% |
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United States of America
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2 | 33.3% |
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India
|
1 | 16.7% |
