The chemical reactions and pathways involving resorcinol (C6H4(OH)2), a benzene derivative with many applications, including dyes, explosives, resins and as an antiseptic. [ GOC:jl http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7217008 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33145 ]
Synonyms: resorcinol metabolism 1,3-benzenediol metabolic process 1,3-dihydroxybenzene metabolism 1,3-benzenediol metabolism 1,3-dihydroxybenzene metabolic process