Trihydroxybenzoic acid may refer to the following
phenolic acid
Phenolic acids or phenolcarboxylic acids are types of aromatic acid compounds. Included in that class are substances containing a phenolic ring and an organic carboxylic acid function (C6-C1 skeleton). Two important naturally occurring types of ph ...
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Gallic acid
Gallic acid (also known as 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid) is a trihydroxybenzoic acid with the formula C6 H2( OH)3CO2H. It is classified as a phenolic acid. It is found in gallnuts, sumac, witch hazel, tea leaves, oak bark, and other plants. I ...
(3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid)
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Phloroglucinol carboxylic acid (2,4,6-trihydroxybenzoic acid)
O-methylated trihydroxybenzoic acids are :
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Eudesmic acid
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Syringic acid
Syringic acid is a naturally occurring phenolic compound and dimethoxybenzene that is commonly found as a plant metabolite.
Natural occurrence
Syringic acid can be found in several plants including ''Ardisia elliptica'' and '' Schumannianthus ...
Glycosides :
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Theogallin
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