resorcinol acetate

resorcinol acetate

[rə′zȯrs·ən‚ȯl ′as·ə‚tāt] (organic chemistry) HOC6H4OCOCH3 A viscous, combustible, yellow to amber liquid with burning taste; soluble in alcohol; boils at 283°C; used in cosmetics and medicine. Also known as resorcinol monoacetate.