Name: 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid

Other names: gallic acid, fold acid, graphitic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid

Chemical formula: C7H6O5

Molecular weight: 170.12

CAS Registry Number: 149-91-7

EINECS accession number: 205-749-9

Melting point: 252°C

Water solubility: soluble in hot water, hardly soluble in cold water

Closeness: 1.694g/cm3

External view: white to light yellow needle-like or prismatic crystals

Application: usable, pharmaceutical, ink, dye, food, organic synthesis, etc.

Security description: S26-36-24/25

Hazard symbol: Xi

Hazard description: R36/37/38

main application

1. Excellent food oxidant.

2. Gallic acid has many biological activities such as anti-inflammatory, anti-mutation, anti-oxidation and anti-free radicals.

3. At the same time, gallic acid has an anti-tumor effect, which can inhibit the metastasis of mast cell tumors, thereby prolonging the survival period.

4. It is also used in leather making in industry; it can also be used as a photographic developer. It is also used as a developer and analytical reagent for detecting free mineral acids, dihydroxyacetone, alkaloids and metals.