2,4,6-Trihydroxybenzoic acid monohydrate

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  • CAT Number: L017710
  • CAS Number: 71989-93-0
  • Molecular Formula: C7H8O6
  • Molecular Weight: 188.13
  • Purity: ≥95%
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2,4,6-Trihydroxybenzoic acid monohydrate(Cat No.:L017710), also known as phloroglucinol carboxylic acid monohydrate, is a polyhydroxylated benzoic acid derivative containing three hydroxyl groups at positions 2, 4, and 6, and a carboxylic acid group on the aromatic ring. The monohydrate form includes one molecule of water per molecule of acid, improving stability and ease of handling. This compound is used in organic synthesis, coordination chemistry, and as a precursor to dyes, pharmaceuticals, and antioxidants. Its multiple hydroxyl groups enable strong hydrogen bonding, while the carboxyl group allows for further functionalization or salt formation.


CAS Number 71989-93-0
Molecular Formula C7H8O6
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name 2,4,6-trihydroxybenzoic acid;hydrate
InChI InChI=1S/C7H6O5.H2O/c8-3-1-4(9)6(7(11)12)5(10)2-3;/h1-2,8-10H,(H,11,12);1H2
InChIKey HWZIRFCGHAROOI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C1=C(C=C(C(=C1O)C(=O)O)O)O.O
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