Methylphloroglucinol

Name: Methylphloroglucinol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-047406

About Methylphloroglucinol

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Methylphloroglucinol, a process intermediate or related compound of Phloroglucinol registered under CAS number 88-03-9. Its molecular formula is C7H8O3 and its molecular weight is 140.14 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-methylbenzene-1,3,5-triol. It is also known as 2-Methylphloroglucinol or 2,4,6-Trihydroxytoluene.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Phloroglucinol, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Methylphloroglucinol in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Phloroglucinol

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

Phloroglucinol impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methylphloroglucinol
Catalogue No.	VQ-047406
CAS Number	88-03-9
IUPAC name	2-methylbenzene-1,3,5-triol
Molecular formula	C₇H₈O₃
Molecular weight	140.14 g/mol
Exact mass	140.0473
InChIKey	BPHYZRNTQNPLFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=C(C=C(C=C1O)O)O
PubChem CID	66606

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 3
TPSA	60.7 Å²
Synonyms	2-Methylphloroglucinol, 2,4,6-Trihydroxytoluene, 1,3,5-Benzenetriol, 2-methyl-, Phloroglucinol, methyl-, Toluene-2,4,6-triol, 2-Methyl-1,3,5-benzenetriol, Toluene-2,6-triol, 2,6-Trihydroxytoluene, 1,5-Benzenetriol, 2-methyl-, 2,4,6-Toluenetriol, Aspidinol A, Methylphloroglucin

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P272, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P333 + 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 Methylphloroglucinol?

The CAS Registry Number of Methylphloroglucinol is 88-03-9. It is also known as 2-Methylphloroglucinol, 2,4,6-Trihydroxytoluene, 1,3,5-Benzenetriol, 2-methyl-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methylphloroglucinol?

Methylphloroglucinol has the molecular formula C7H8O3 and a molecular weight of 140.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-methylbenzene-1,3,5-triol.

What is Methylphloroglucinol used for?

Methylphloroglucinol is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Phloroglucinol. 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 Methylphloroglucinol can I order?

We supply Methylphloroglucinol, 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 Methylphloroglucinol?

Yes. Every lot of Methylphloroglucinol 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 Methylphloroglucinol be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methylphloroglucinol 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.