Synonym: 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid
CAS Number: 149-91-7
Linear Formula: (HO)3C6H2CO2H
Molecular Weight : 170.12
Beilstein Registry Number: 2050274
EC Number: 205-749-9
MDL Number: MFCD00002510
PubChem Substance ID: 24895304
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.
Packaging
1 kg in poly bottle; 100, 250 g in poly bottle
Assay: 97.5-102.5% (titration)
MP: 251 °C (dec.)(lit.)