phloroglucinol

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phloroglucinol [¦flȯr·ə′glüs·ən‚ȯl]

(organic chemistry)

C₆H₃(OH)₃·2H₂O White to yellow crystals with a melting point of 212-217°C when heated rapidly and 200-209°C when heated slowly; soluble in alcohol and ether; used as a bone decalcifying agent, as a floral preservative, and in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals.

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