Gallic Acid
TL;DR: Gallic Acid (CAS 149-91-7) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C7H6O5 and molecular weight 170.02153 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid
Also Known As: Gallic acid, 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid, gallate, Kyselina gallova, Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C7H6O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 170.02153 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.7 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 98.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 4 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 5 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 170.02153 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 12 |
| Complexity | 169.0 |
| Melting Point | 432 to 464 °F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | SUBLIMES (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.7 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00000012 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | Sparingly soluble (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C1=C(C=C(C(=C1O)O)O)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | LNTHITQWFMADLM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Gallic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as imaging, photographic, and photosensitive formulations. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Gallic Acid (CAS 149-91-7) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C7H6O5 and a molecular weight of 170.02 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 1.7 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: Sparingly soluble (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include Gallic acid and 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Gallic Acid
Property Insights of Gallic Acid
The XLogP value of 0.7 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Gallic Acid. The TPSA of 98.0 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Gallic Acid. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Gallic Acid has 4 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 5 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Gallic Acid?
The CAS number of Gallic Acid is 149-91-7.
What is the molecular formula of Gallic Acid?
The molecular formula of Gallic Acid is C7H6O5.
What is the molecular weight of Gallic Acid?
The molecular weight of Gallic Acid is 170.02153 g/mol.
What are the applications of Gallic Acid?
Gallic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as imaging, photographic, and photosensitive formulations. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to...
Where can I buy Gallic Acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Gallic Acid?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Gallic Acid and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.