Phloroglucinol

Phloroglucinol

AKA “108-73-6, Benzene-1, 3, 5-triol, 1, 5-benzenetriol, 5-trihydroxybenzene, Phloroglucin, Phloroglucine, Spasfon-Lyoc, Dilospan S, sym-Trihydroxybenzene”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Phloroglucinol

AKA: 108-73-6, Benzene-1, 3, 5-triol, 1, 5-benzenetriol, 5-trihydroxybenzene, Phloroglucine, Spasfon-Lyoc, Dilospan S, Sym-Trihydroxybenzene

Ingredient · Hair Dyeing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Safety Concern

Clean

On the basis of the available data, the CIR Panel cannot conclude that Phloroglucinol is safe for use in cosmetic products until the appropriate safety data have been obtained and evaluated.

Solubility 10.6 mg/mL at 20 °C

Formula

C6H6O3

Mol. Weight

126.11

CAS #

108-73-6

Form

Powder

State

White solid; Discolored by light; [Merck Index] White or cream colored powder; [MSDSonline] Crystallizes in anhydrous or dihydrate form; Sweet tasting crystals; [Ullmann]

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Functions

Hair Dyeing

Antioxidant Protection

Locks In Moisture

Brightens Skin

Colors Hair

Traditional Use

Isolated from plant sources in the 19th century and used traditionally in European herbalism for skin conditions and inflammatory responses. Later synthesized for use in modern skincare as an antioxidant and skin-soothing agent.