Synonyms: 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester; Tenox PG
Formula: 3,4,5-(HO)3C6H2CO2CH2CH2CH3
Formula Weight: 212.20
CAS No.: 121-79-9
Purity: ≥98.0% (HPLC)
Application: Used as an anti-fade reagent in fluorescence microscopy to reduce photobleaching of fluorescent probes such as rhodamine and fluorescein.
Biochem/physiol Actions: An antioxidant that exhibits antimicrobial activity. Propyl gallate has been reported to be an effective antioxidant-based hepatoprotector, both in vitro and in vivo. It has also been shown to prevent neuronal apoptosis and block the death of neurons exposed to FeSO4/GA as well as partially protect endothelial cells against TNF-induced apoptosis.
Reconstitution: Prepare a 0.1M solution in glycerol:PBS (9:1)