About Gallic acid
Gallic acidSynonym: 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acidCAS Number149-91-7Linear Formula(HO)3C6H2CO2HMolecular Weight170.12PropertiesRelated CategoriesA-L,Acacia,Acid,Additional Standards,Alcoholic & Nonalcoholic Beverages,All Alphabetically Sorted,Alphabetical Index of Phytochemical Standards,Analytical Standards,Analytical/Chromatography,Arctostaphylos,CRMs for Chromatography (neats),Camellia,Certified Reference Materials (CRMs),Chromatography,E - H,Eucalyptus,Flavor and Fragrance Standards,Flavors and Fragrance Standards,Food & Beverage Standards,Food Products & Beverages,Food and Cosmetic Component Standards,G-L,Galium,Hamamelis,Humulus,Life Sciences Standards,Natural Compounds,Natural Products,Ononis,Organic Acids and Esters,Organic CRMs Alphabetical,Organic CRMs TraceCERT,Phyllanthus,Phytochemical Standards,Phytochemical Standards by Plant Genus,Polygonum,Potentilla,Punica,Quercus,Rheum,Substance Classification,Syzygium,Tea,Terminalia,TiliaInChI Key LNTHITQWFMADLM-UHFFFAOYSA-Nassay 97.9%form neatshelf life limited shelf life, expiry date on the labelstorage condition under inert gasapplication(s) HPLC: suitablegas chromatography (GC): suitablemp 251C (dec.)(lit.)format neatshipped in wet icestorage temp. 2-8C
FAQs of Gallic acid:
Q: What is the molecular formula of Gallic Acid?
A: The molecular formula of Gallic Acid is C7H6O5.
Q: What does Gallic Acid look like?
A: Gallic Acid appears as white, yellowish-white, or pale fawn-colored crystals.
Q: What is the melting point of Gallic Acid?
A: The melting point of Gallic Acid is 260 C (500 F; 533 K).
Q: What is the molecular weight of Gallic Acid?
A: The molecular weight of Gallic Acid is 170.12 grams (g).
Q: What is the usage of Gallic Acid?
A: Gallic Acid is mainly used as a synthetic intermediate for the production of pyrogallol and gallic acid esters in the food and pharmaceutical industries. It is also used in the synthesis of trimethoprim in pharmaceutical production.