Description

Phloroglucide is a high-purity, versatile organic compound with the CAS number 491-45-2, serving as a key building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring multiple phenolic hydroxyl groups, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific functional properties. This product is essential for research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for their development and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a polyphenolic core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a key intermediate for producing triphenylmethane and other complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Polymer & Resin Chemistry: Utilized as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the production of specialty phenolic resins and high-performance polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard or reagent in organic synthesis laboratories for method development and novel compound creation.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Can be used in the synthesis of certain aroma chemicals and flavoring agents.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Phloroglucide
CAS No.	491-45-2
Molecular Formula	C6H6O3
Molecular Weight	126.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Trihydroxybenzene; Phloroglucinol; 1,3,5-Benzenetriol; Phloroglucin; Benzene-1,3,5-triol; 1,3,5-THB; Floroglucinol; Cyclohexane-1,3,5-trione trioxime
EINECS	207-756-8

Quality Control

Our Phloroglucide is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, and we support compliance with REACH and other global regulatory frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.