Gallic Acid
Product Description
| Product | Gallic Acid |
| CAS | 149-91-7 |
| Formula | C7H6O5 |
| Synonym | Gallate, 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate, Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-, 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid |
Typical Product Specifications
| E Coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Color (Pt-Co scale) | <= 180 |
| Melting Point | 250 - 252C |
| Residue on Ignition | <= 0.1% |
| Turbidity | <= 10 (MIU) |
| Heavy Metals | <= 10 ppm |
| Arsenic | <= 3 ppm |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative |
| Sulfates | <= 0.02% |
| Content | >= 99.0% (dry basis) |
| Total Molds and Yeasts (per g) | <100 cfu/g |
| Loss on Drying | <= 0.5% |
| Lead | <= 3 ppm |
| Total Plate Count | < 100 cfu/g |
| Chemical Structure | ![]() |
| Notes | Gallic acid is a chemical that has many uses including applications is pharmaceuticals, the food industry, dye production, and organic synthesis. Use: ANTIOXIDANT |
| Class | Dyes - Lakes - Pigments, Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly |
| Industry | Food Chemicals |

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