Compound Q&A
What is 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid hydrate (CAS: 5995-86-8)?
Answer
3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid hydrate is a white crystalline compound with the chemical formula C7H6O5·H2O. It is a hydrate of 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid and is commonly used as a food additive and in pharmaceutical applications due to its antioxidant and preservative properties.
About
CAS No
5995-86-8
English Name
3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid hydrate (1:1)
Molecular Formula
C7H8O6
Molecular Weight
188.13 g/mol
SMILES
C1=C(C=C(C(=C1O)O)O)C(=O)O.O
InChIKey
IUTKPPDDLYYMBE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-03 20:19
