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PYROGALLOL

1,2,3-Benzenetriol

PYROGALLOL is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: II/409.

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1Korean with some English names
United StatesSource mapped
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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 87-66-1
CAS 87-66-1PubChem CID 1057

Pyrogallol

Pyrogallol is a benzenetriol carrying hydroxy groups at positions 1, 2 and 3. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a phenolic donor and a benzenetriol. ChEBI

IUPAC name
benzene-1,2,3-triol
Molecular formula
C6H6O3
Molecular weight
126.11 g/mol
Exact mass
126.031694049 Da
XLogP3
0.5
Topological polar surface area
60.7 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
3
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

1,2,3-trihydroxybenzenepyrogallic acid1,2,3-benzenetriolfourrine PGFouramine Brown APfourrine 85PyroC.I. Oxidation Base 32
16 more reported names
fouramine base ap1,2,3-TrihydroxybenzenC.I. 76515CI Oxidation Base 32Benzene, 1,2,3-trihydroxy-NSC-503501Y4A2QXY0CI 76515CHEBI:16164acid, PyrogallicRefChem:6187201-762-9PiralNSC 50352,3-Dihydroxyphenol1,2,3-Trihydroxybenzen [Czech]
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for PYROGALLOL

INCI name

PYROGALLOL

Description

1,2,3-Benzenetriol

Record provenance

Inventory reference
58786
Imported identity
PYROGALLOL
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes
Annex II Restriction reference
Entry 409

Pyrogallol

CAS: 87-66-1
EC: 201-762-9

Key data

EC
Restriction
II/409
Function
HAIR DYEING
Imparting color to hair. Hair dyeing preparations may be temporary, semi-permanent, or permanent, depending on the length of time the colorant remains on the hair.

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How PYROGALLOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists PYROGALLOL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

PYROGALLOL is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

PYROGALLOL appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for PYROGALLOL reads: "II/409". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, PYROGALLOL carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 87-66-1 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for PYROGALLOL

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for PYROGALLOL with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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