Pentahydroxybenzene (C6H6O5) is a chemical compound whose structure consists of a benzene ring with five hydroxy groups (–OH) as substituents. The compound forms white to pinkish crystals.[1] It decomposes at 264–269 °C.[1]

Pentahydroxybenzene
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Benzenepentol
Other names
1,2,3,4,5-Benzenepentol
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C6H6O5/c7-2-1-3(8)5(10)6(11)4(2)9/h1,7-11H
    Key: RUFWIGMRKSSQJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • C1=C(C(=C(C(=C1O)O)O)O)O
Properties
C6H6O5
Molar mass 158.109 g·mol−1
Appearance pinkish crystals
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

References

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  1. ^ a b Fatiadi, Alexander J. (1969). "Esters of benzenepentol (pentahydroxybenzene)". Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data. 14: 118–119. doi:10.1021/je60040a041.