Phloroglucinol
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| Phloroglucinol | |
|---|---|
| Common name | phloroglucionol |
| Systematic name | benzene-1,3,5-triol |
| Other names | 1,3,5-trihydroxybenzene |
| Chemical formula | C6H6O3 |
| FW | 162.14 |
| mp | 218-221 deg C |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 6099-90-7 |
| price | $14.40 for 25g |
Phloroglucinol or benzene-1,3,5-triol is a process chemical widely used in the industrial synthesis of pharmaceuticals and high-energy chemicals (explosives). It is synthesized on the very large scale using the following process:
Recently, several engineered biosyntheses for this product has been reported, although their yields are very low.
Used as decalcifier of bone specimens in microscopy.
