Urushiol

Name:
Urushiol
Detailed information:
Mixture of catechol derivatives.

Properties:

Pale-yellow liquid. D 0.968, bp 200C. Soluble in alcohol, ether, and benzene.

Derivation:

Poison ivy (Rhus toxicodendron).

Hazard:

The toxic principle of poison ivy. Causes severe allergenic dermatitis.