Phloroglucinol
Pharmaceutical Materials 2025-03-02
CAS Number: 108-73-6
Molecular Formula: C6H6O3
Molecular Weight: 126.11 g/mol
Appearance: White to light yellow crystalline solid
Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol, and ether
Usage: Primarily used as a pharmaceutical intermediate, especially in treating functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Stability: Stable, but should be stored away from light and heat.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Phloroglucinol |
| Aliases | 1.3.5-Benzenetriol; 1.3.5-Trihydroxybenzene; Benzene-1.3.5-triol; Phloroglucin; Spasfon-Lyoc; Dilospan S; etc. |
| CAS Number | 108-73-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H6O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 126.111 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to light yellow crystalline solid |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, ethanol, and ethers |
| Melting Point | 215-220°C |
| Boiling Point | 331.1°C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.801 g/mL at 20°C |
| Main Uses | 1. As a chemical reagent for detecting phenol compounds and their concentrations. 2. As an intermediate in synthesizing other organic compounds like flavonoids, dyes, rubber stabilizers, and azo composite inks. 3. In medicine, it is used as an antispasmodic to treat gastrointestinal and urinary spasms. 4. For bone decalcification in microscopy specimens and the detection of wood fibers. 5. As an antioxidant and preservative in synthetic resins, rubbers, and plastics. |
| Safety Information | May cause skin and eye irritation. Toxic if ingested. Handle with appropriate personal protective equipment and store in a cool, dry place, away from oxidants and acids. |
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