5-METHYLPYROGALLOL Property

Melting point:

125 °C

Boiling point:

216.62°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.2127 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.4638 (estimate)

pka

9.40±0.15(Predicted)

form 

powder to crystal

color 

White to Brown to Dark purple

Safety

HS Code 

2907.29.9000

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

5-METHYLPYROGALLOL Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

5-Methylpyrogallol has been used in studies such as glyoxalase 1-?inhibition activity, and the mechanism of the xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitory activity of pyrogallol as it is a compound closely related in structure to pyrogallol.