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Phloroglucinol, anhydrous, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Reagent for pentoses, pentosans and aldehydes. Used as a bone decalcifier in microscopy specimens.Phloroglucinol is mainly used as a coupling agent in printing. It is an active component of Tollen’s reagent and Gunzburg reagent used to test pentoses and hydrochloric acid in gastric juice respectively. In analytical chemistry, it is used to study condensed tannins by means of depolymerization. It is also involved in the synthesis of 2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5- trinitrobenzene, trinitrophloroglucinol and pharmaceuticals like flopropione .
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Reagent for pentoses, pentosans and aldehydes. Used as a bone decalcifier in microscopy specimens.Phloroglucinol is mainly used as a coupling agent in printing. It is an active component of Tollen’s reagent and Gunzburg reagent used to test pentoses and hydrochloric acid in gastric juice respectively. In analytical chemistry, it is used to study condensed tannins by means of depolymerization. It is also involved in the synthesis of 2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5- trinitrobenzene, trinitrophloroglucinol and pharmaceuticals like flopropione .
Solubility
Soluble in diethyl ether, ethanol and pyridine.
Notes
Incompatible with acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, bases and oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point
215°C to 220°C
Quantity
50 g
Beilstein
1341907
Sensitivity
Hygroscopic; Light sensitive
Merck Index
14,7328
Solubility Information
Soluble in diethyl ether,ethanol and pyridine.
Formula Weight
126.11
Percent Purity
98%
Chemical Name or Material
Phloroglucinol, anhydrous
Hazard Category
Warning
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
GHS P Statement
P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber
203-611-2
RTECSNumber
SY1050000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen
RUO – Research Use Only
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