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Pyrogallol

Pyrogallol chemical structure
CAS Number87-66-1
FormulaC6H3(OH)3
Mol. Weight126.11 g/mol

What is Pyrogallol?

Pyrogallol is a chemical compound with CAS number 87-66-1 and molecular formula C6H3(OH)3. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Pyrogallol has been used for preparing endothelial cell extract for determining vitamin E content using reverse-phase HPLC.1 It has also been used for preparing liver extracts for retinol analysis by using HPLC.2

Specifications

Linear Formula

C6H3(OH)3

Molecular Weight

126.11 g/mol

Grade

ACS reagent

Assay/Purity

≥98% (HPLC)

Boiling Point

309 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
GHS08GHS08
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302-H312-H332-H341-H412

Precautionary Statements

P273-P280

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Melting Point

133-134 °C(lit.)

Ignition Residue

≤0.005%

Anion Traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.001%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.005%

Cation Traces

Fe: ≤0.001%
heavy metals (as Pb): ≤5 ppm

EC Number

201-762-9

WGK Germany

2

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