Gallic acid (3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid) is a trihydroxybenzoic acid in which the hydroxy groups are at positions 3, 4 and 5. It is an odourless white solid that is sparingly soluble in water. It is used to make gallic acid esters, tannins, pyrogallol, paper and inks, in tanning and dyeing, and as a photographic developer.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C7H6O5
- Appearance
- White to cream-coloured powder
- Synonyms
- 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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