Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 2,4,6-Trihydroxybenzaldehyde (CAS: 487-70-7)?
Answer
2,4,6-Trihydroxybenzaldehyde is primarily used in the food industry as a flavoring agent, particularly for vanilla-flavored products. It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry as a precursor for the synthesis of other compounds and in research for its potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
About
CAS No
487-70-7
English Name
2,4,6-Trihydroxybenzaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C7H6O4
Molecular Weight
154.12 g/mol
SMILES
C1=C(C=C(C(=C1O)C=O)O)O
InChIKey
BTQAJGSMXCDDAJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-24 08:06
