Gallic acid
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Post Date:
Oct 11,2018
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Expiry Date:
Oct 11,2019
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Detailed Description:
Cas No. :149-91-7
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Natural Gallic Acid 149-91-7
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Gallic acid is a trihydroxybenzoic acid, a type of phenolic acid, a type of organic acid, also known as 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid, found in gallnuts, sumac, witch hazel, tea leaves, oak bark, and other plants.[1] The chemical formula is C6H2(OH)3COOH. Gallic acid is found both free and as part of tannins. Salts and esters of gallic acid are termed 'gallates'. Despite its name, it does not contain gallium.
Gallic acid is commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry.[2] It is used as a standard for determining the phenol content of various analytes by the Folin-Ciocalteau assay; results are reported in gallic acid equivalents.[3] Gallic acid can also be used as a starting material in the synthesis of the psychedelic alkaloid mescaline.[4]
Gallic acid seems to have anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. Gallic acid acts as an antioxidant and helps to protect human cells against oxidative damage. Gallic acid was found to show cytotoxicity against cancer cells, without harming healthy cells. Gallic acid is used as a remote astringent in cases of internal haemorrhage. Gallic acid is also used to treat albuminuria and diabetes. Some ointments to treat psoriasis and external haemorrhoids contain gallic acid.[5]
Gallic acid
IUPAC name[hide]
3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid
Other names[hide]
Gallic acid
Gallate
3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate
Identifiers
CAS number 149-91-7 Y, [5995-86-8] (Monohydrate)
PubChem 370
ChemSpider 361 Y
UNII 632XD903SP Y
KEGG C01424 Y
ChEBI CHEBI:30778 Y
ChEMBL CHEMBL288114 Y
Jmol-3D images Image 1
SMILES
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O=C(O)c1cc(O)c(O)c(O)c1
InChI
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InChI=1S/C7H6O5/c8-4-1-3(7(11)12)2-5(9)6(4)10/h1-2,8-10H,(H,11,12) Y
Key: LNTHITQWFMADLM-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
InChI=1/C7H6O5/c8-4-1-3(7(11)12)2-5(9)6(4)10/h1-2,8-10H,(H,11,12)
Key: LNTHITQWFMADLM-UHFFFAOYAN
Properties
Molecular formula C7H6O5
Molar mass 170.12 g/mol
Exact mass 170.021523 u
Appearance White, yellowish-white, or
pale fawn-colored crystals.
Density 1.7 g/cm3 (anhydrous)
Melting point
250 °C, 523 K, 482 °F
Solubility in water 1.1 g/100 ml water @ 20°C (anhydrous)
1.5 g/100 ml water @ 20 °C (monohydrate)
Acidity (pKa) COOH: 4.5, OH: 10.
Hazards
MSDS External MSDS
Main hazards Irritant
Related compounds
Related compounds Benzoic acid, Phenol, Pyrogallol
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CAS Registry Number:
149-91-7
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Synonyms:
;3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid;Pyrogallol-5-carboxylic acid;Gallic Acid Anhydrous;Gallic acid(anhydrous);Gallic Acid (Anhydrous & Monohydride);
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Molecular Formula:
C7H6O5
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Molecular Weight:
170.1195
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Molecular Structure:
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Hazard Symbols:
Xi:Irritant;
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Risk Codes:
R36/37/38:;
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Safety Description:
S24/25:;
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