purpurogallin

purpurogallin

[‚pər·pyə·rō′gal·ən] (organic chemistry) C11H8O5 A red, crystalline compound, the aglycon of several glycosides from nutgalls; decomposes at 274-275°C; soluble in boiling alcohol, methanol, and acetone; used as an antioxidant or to retard metal contamination in hydrocarbon fuels or lubricants.