Gallic acid

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ProductGallic acid
CAS149-91-7 5995-86-8 (monohydrate)
FormulaC6H2(OH)3CO2H (anhyd.) or C6H2(OH)3CO2H H2O (monohydrate)
SynonymGallic acid, 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid

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NotesGallic acid uses and applications include: Antioxidant in cosmetics; photography; writing ink; dyeing; manufacturing of pyrogallol, tannins, paper; tanning agent; pharmaceuticals (astringent, antioxidant); engraving; lithography; analytical reagent; food additive; food antioxidant (Japan) Suggested storage of Gallic acid: Hygroscopic; protect from light
ClassSpecialty Chemicals
FunctionAdditive
IndustryCosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Photography
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