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]

References

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