Gallic acid

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Cat Number

PIPE-0611

CAS Number

149-91-7

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Product Detail

CAS Number

149-91-7

EINECS

205-749-9

Storage

Room temperature

Synonyms

3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid gallate Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-

Description

Gallic acid is a trihydroxybenzoic acid in which the hydroxy groups are at positions 3, 4, and 5. It has a role as an astringent, a cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor, a plant metabolite, an antioxidant, an antineoplastic agent, a human xenobiotic metabolite, an EC 1.13.11.33 (arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase) inhibitor, an apoptosis inducer and a geroprotector. It is a conjugate acid of a gallate.

Molecular Formula

C7H6O5

Molecular Weight

170.12

Appearance

odorless white solid

Melting Point

258 - 265 ℃

Boiling Point

501.00 ℃. @ 760.00 mm Hg

pKa

4.4