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PHLOROGLUCINOL TRIMETHYL ETHER

1,3,5-trimethoxybenzene is a methoxybenzene carrying methoxy groups at positions 1, 3 and 5.

Molecular structure

Definition

1,3,5-trimethoxybenzene is a methoxybenzene carrying methoxy groups at positions 1, 3 and 5. It has been found to be a biomarker of flavonoid consumption in humans. It has a role as a biomarker and a human xenobiotic metabolite.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 00VJI3VG3D · registered name 1,3,5-TRIMETHOXYBENZENE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Keeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONING
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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name フロログルシノールトリメチルエーテル: 本品は、次の化学式で表される有機化合物である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

PHLOROGLUCINOL TRIMETHYL ETHERINCI플로로글루시놀트라이메틸에터Korean label name (MFDS standard)Benzene, 1,3,5-trimethoxy-SynonymフロログルシノールトリメチルエーテルJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
621-23-8
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
210-673-4
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID0045963
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID8025963
IUPAC
1,3,5-Trimethoxybenzene
Molecular formula
C9H12O3
Molecular weight
168.192 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
White crystalline solid, [MSDSonline]

Values measured on the substance itself, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem

What products actually use it for

What the 4 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Softener and conditioner3
  • Fragrance1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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