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C7H6O5
170.12 g/mol
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Gallic acid

CAS149-91-7EC205-749-9
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Natural Product
Primary Use
antioxidant, tanning agent, dyeing intermediate

Gallic acid is a naturally occurring phenolic acid found in plants such as gallnuts, sumac, and tea leaves. It is valued for its antioxidant properties and roles in industrial applications.

antioxidanttanning agentdyeing intermediate

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Safety Reference

Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful
Harmful
Danger
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid

InChIKey

LNTHITQWFMADLM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=C(C=C(C(=C1O)O)O)C(=O)O

Synonyms (31)
  • GALOP
  • GDE
  • Dodecyl Gallate EP Impurity A; Octyl Gallate EP Impurity A; Gallic Acid
  • 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoate, X
  • 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid
  • 3,4,5-hydroxybenzoic acid
  • 3,4,5-trihydroxy-Benzoate
  • 3,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid
  • 5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid
  • Acid, Gallic
  • Benzoic acid,4,5-trihydroxy-
  • Deuterated gallic acid
  • GALLIC ACID ANHYDROUS
  • Gallic Acid 1520
  • Gallic Acid, F
  • Gallic acid
  • Gallic acid (Standard)
  • Gallic acid, 98% 250GR
  • Gallic acid, puriss.
  • Gallic acid, tech.
  • Graphite oxide
  • Kyselina gallova
  • Kyselina gallova [Czech]
  • Pyrogallol-5-carboxylic acid