Phloroglucinol, anhydrous, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

Applications
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: 250 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

Safety and Handling

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only