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pyrogallol

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Also known as Fouramine Brown AP, Fourrine 85, 2,3-Dihydroxyphenol, Benzene-1,2,3-triol, 1,2,3-Trihydroxy-Benzene, Pyro, Fourrine PG, C.I. Oxidation Base 32

Pyrogallol is an organic compound with the formula C6H3(OH)3. It is a water-soluble, white solid although samples are typically brownish because of its sensitivity toward oxygen. It is one of three isomers of benzenetriols.

Chemical data

Formula
C6H6O3
Molecular weight
126.11 g/mol
IUPAC name
benzene-1,2,3-triol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C(=C1)O)O)O
InChIKey
WQGWDDDVZFFDIG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
XLogP
0.5
Polar surface area
60.7 Ų
H-bond donors
3
H-bond acceptors
3
Formal charge
0

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Wikidata facts

Mass
126.032
Image
Pyrogallol powder.jpg
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Commons category
Pyrogallol
chemical formula
C₆H₆O₃
density
1.453
canonical SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C(=C1)O)O)O
melting point
133.0
boiling point
171
solubility
400
median lethal dose (LD50)
1600
minimal lethal dose
28
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Pyrogallol is an organic compound with the formula C6H3(OH)3. It is a water-soluble, white solid although samples are typically brownish because of its sensitivity toward oxygen. It is one of three isomers of benzenetriols.

== Production and reactions== It is produced in the manner first reported by Scheele in 1786: heating gallic acid to induce decarboxylation.

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