The molecule is a benzenetriol that is acetophenone in which the hydrogens at positions 2, 4, and 6 on the phenyl group are replaced by hydroxy groups. It is used as a matrix in matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry for the analysis of acidic glycans and glycopeptides. It has a role as a MALDI matrix material and a plant metabolite. It is a methyl ketone, a benzenetriol and an aromatic ketone.
1-(2,4,6-trihydroxyphenyl)ethanone