Gallic Acid

Application Notes

Gallic acid is used as a standard for determining the phenol content of various analytes by the Folin-Ciocalteau assay. It was found to show cytotoxicity against cancer cells, without harming healthy cells. Gallic acid is used as a remote astringent in cases of internal haemorrhage. It is also used to treat albuminuria and diabetes. Some ointments to treat psoriasis and external haemorrhoids contain gallic acid.

Usage Statement

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Key Applications

Antioxidant

SKU	02101750-CF
Alternate Names	3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid
Application Notes	Gallic acid is used as a standard for determining the phenol content of various analytes by the Folin-Ciocalteau assay. It was found to show cytotoxicity against cancer cells, without harming healthy cells. Gallic acid is used as a remote astringent in cases of internal haemorrhage. It is also used to treat albuminuria and diabetes. Some ointments to treat psoriasis and external haemorrhoids contain gallic acid.
Base Catalog Number	101750
Beilstein Registry Number	2050274
Biochemical Physiological Actions	Gallic acid is a water soluble phenolic acid present in grapes and in the leaves of many plants. Gallic acid esters, such as tannins, catechin gallates and aliphatic gallates are potent antioxidants in vitro. However, gallic acid itself also appears to have antioxidant, anticarcinogenic and antiangiogenic activity in vitro.
Boiling Point	SUBLIMES (NTP, 1992)
CAS #	149-91-7
Density	1.7 at 68° F (USCG, 1999)
EC Number	205-749-9
Format	Fine Powder
Hazard Statements	H315-H319-H335
Melting Point	432 to 464° F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992)
Molecular Formula	C7H6O5
Molecular Weight	170.12 g/mol
Personal Protective Equipment	Dust mask, Eyeshields, Gloves
RTECS Number	LW7525000
Safety Symbol	GHS07
Solubility	Sparingly soluble (NTP, 1992)
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.