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The major species of TPT in solution in the low to neutral pH range. Two lactone forms are present (Lp and Ln) differing in the state of ionization of the phenol on ring A. Reversible hydrolysis of the ring may transform these species to their lactone E-ring may transform these species to their carboxylate counterparts (Cn and Ca respectively).
