Substance
ID:386053
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid hydrate
IUPAC Traditional name
galop hydrate
Synonyms
3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic Acid Hydrate3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic Acid MonohydrateGallic Acid Monohydrate
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Properties
Product Information
Certificate of Analysis
Physical Property
Solubility
DMSO
Acetone
Methanol
Apperance
White to Off-White Solid
Melting Point
251-256°C (dec.)
Safety Information
MSDS Link
Storage Condition
Amber Vial, Refrigerator
Molecule Details
Gallic Acid is a phenolic acid with antioxidant activity. Gallic acid was found to protect human cells against oxidative damage and showed cytotoxicity against cancer cells. Gallic Acid and its esters also show antiviral and antifungal activities.
Molecular Spectra
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References
• Chen, C. et al.: Mol. Nutrit. Food Res., 51, 962 (2002)
• Kratz, J. et al.: Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz, 103, 437 (2002)
• Yen, G. et al.: Food Chem., 79, 307 (2002)
• Osborne, L. et al.: Infect. Immun., 33, 769 (2002)