Description
Gallic acid is a natural phenolic compound, it has cytotoxic activity in relation to their radical modulating activity, induce apoptosis by different mechanisms, and gallic acid produces higher amounts of radicals and more efficiently scavenged the superoxide anion radical. Gallic acid also exhibits the activitise of anti-tyrosinase,antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
Synonyms
Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-; 3,4,5-Hydroxybenzoic acid; A 1925-04; NSC 20103; NSC 674319
IUPAC Name
3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid
Canonical SMILES
C1=C(C=C(C(=C1O)O)O)C(=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C7H6O5/c8-4-1-3(7(11)12)2-5(9)6(4)10/h1-2,8-10H,(H,11,12)
InChIKey
LNTHITQWFMADLM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
501.1±50.0°C at 760 mmHg
Solubility
Soluble in Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly, Heated)
Appearance
White to Pale Brown Solid
Risk Statements
R36/37/38
Stability
Stability Stable, but may discolour upon exposure to light. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides.
Vapor Pressure
7.32E-11mmHg at 25°C