| Gallacetophenone | |
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1-(2,3,4-trihydroxyphenyl)ethanone |
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Other names
Alizarin Yellow C; Galloacetophenone; 2',3',4'-Trihydroxyacetophenone |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 528-21-2 |
| PubChem | 10706 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C8H8O4 |
| Molar mass | 168.15 g/mol |
| Melting point |
171-172 C |
| (verify) (what is: /?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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| Infobox references | |
Gallacetophenone is the acetyl derivative of pyrogallol. It is synthesized from pyrogallol using zinc chloride and acetic anhydride.
Antiseptic; skin affections (psoriasis, etc.), in 10 p. c. solutions or ointments, being a good substitute for pyrogallol, as it does not stain nor poison so easily.