product name: Gallic acid
CAS: 149-91-7
MF: C7H6O5
MW: 170.12
Description:
Mp:252 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Density : 1.694
Water Solubility : 12 g/L cold water
Chemical Properties:white powder General Description Odorless white solid. Sinks in water.
Gallic acid is a trihydroxybenzoic acid, a type of phenolic acid, a type of organic acid, also known as 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid, found in gallnuts, sumac, witch hazel, tea leaves, oak bark, and other plants
.[1] The chemical formula is C6H2(OH)3COOH. Gallic acid is found both free and as part of tannins. Salts and esters of gallic acid are termed gallates. Despite its name, it does not contain gallium.