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Gallic Acid Monohydrate

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CAS Number 5995-86-8 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid hydrate
IUPAC Traditional name
galop hydrate
Synonyms
3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic Acid Monohydrate
3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic Acid Hydrate

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 5995-86-8

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White to Off-White Solid
Melting Point 251-256°C (dec.)
Solubility Acetone
Solubility DMSO
Solubility Methanol
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Storage Condition Amber Vial, Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)
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.

REFERENCES

  • Yen, G. et al.: Food Chem., 79, 307 (2002)
  • Chen, C. et al.: Mol. Nutrit. Food Res., 51, 962 (2002)
  • Kratz, J. et al.: Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz, 103, 437 (2002)
  • Osborne, L. et al.: Infect. Immun., 33, 769 (2002)