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Orcinol

Compounds
Orcinol is an organic compound with the formula CH₃C₆H₃(OH)₂. It 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. It is a colorless... Wikipedia
Formula: C7H8O2
Molar mass: 124.13 g/mol
Boiling point: 554°F (290°C)
Appearance: Crystalline solid
Classification: Organic compound
Solubility in water: Miscible