Synonyms: 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid
Formula: (HO)3C6H2CO2H
Formula Weight: 170.12
CAS No.: 149-91-7
General description: This certified reference material (CRM) is produced and certified in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO Guide 34. This CRM is traceable to NIST SRM.
Biochem/physiol Actions: Gallic acid is a water soluble phenolic acid present in grapes and in the leaves of many plants. Gallic acid esters, such as tannins, catechin gallates and aliphatic gallates are potent antioxidants in vitro. However, gallic acid itself also appears to have antioxidant, anticarcinogenic and antiangiogenic activity in vitro.
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