GALLIC ACID

Gallic acid also known as 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid is a Trihydroxybenzoic acid, a type of phenolic acid, extracted from Gallnuts. It is used in the manufacture of dyes, ink and other chemicals.

Storage :

Store in well-closed, light resistant nonmetallic containers

Specification :

  • Chemical Name : 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid
  • Empirical Formula : C7H6O51
  • Molecular Weight : 170.122
  • Cas Number : 5995-86-8
  • Category : Antioxidant
  1. Description : White to Creamy white, crystalline powder; almost odorless
  2. Solubility : Freely soluble in ethanol (95 %) and in acetone. Slightly soluble in cold water & ether. Soluble in hot water
  3. Purity : Min 99.50%
  4. Melting Point : 258 to 265 °C (dec.)
  5. Sulphate : Max 0.02%
  6. Residue on Ignition : Max 0.1%
  7. Loss on Drying : Max. 10.0%