Phloracetophenone

Name: Phloracetophenone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-035742

About Phloracetophenone

Listed under CAS 480-66-0, Phloracetophenone is a process intermediate or related compound of Acetophenone available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C8H8O4, it has a molar mass of 168.15 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 1-(2,4,6-trihydroxyphenyl)ethanone. Common synonyms include 2',4',6'-Trihydroxyacetophenone and 2,4,6-Trihydroxyacetophenone.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Acetophenone, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Phloracetophenone in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Acetophenone

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Acetophenone.

Acetophenone impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Phloracetophenone
Catalogue No.	VQ-035742
CAS Number	480-66-0
IUPAC name	1-(2,4,6-trihydroxyphenyl)ethanone
Molecular formula	C₈H₈O₄
Molecular weight	168.15 g/mol
Exact mass	168.0423
InChIKey	XLEYFDVVXLMULC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)C1=C(C=C(C=C1O)O)O
PubChem CID	68073

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 4
TPSA	77.8 Å²
Synonyms	2',4',6'-Trihydroxyacetophenone, 2,4,6-Trihydroxyacetophenone, Acetophloroglucine, Acetylphloroglucinol, 2-Acetylphloroglucinol, Ethanone, 1-(2,4,6-trihydroxyphenyl)-, 1-(2,4,6-Trihydroxyphenyl)ethan-1-one, 2,4,6-trihydroxy-acetophenone, 2,4,6-THA, monoacetylphloroglucinol, Phloracetophene

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Phloracetophenone?

The CAS Registry Number of Phloracetophenone is 480-66-0. It is also known as 2',4',6'-Trihydroxyacetophenone, 2,4,6-Trihydroxyacetophenone, Acetophloroglucine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Phloracetophenone?

Phloracetophenone has the molecular formula C8H8O4 and a molecular weight of 168.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 1-(2,4,6-trihydroxyphenyl)ethanone.

What is Phloracetophenone used for?

Phloracetophenone is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Acetophenone. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Phloracetophenone can I order?

We supply Phloracetophenone, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Phloracetophenone?

Yes. Every lot of Phloracetophenone is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Phloracetophenone be shipped internationally?

Yes. Phloracetophenone is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.