Description

Gallic Acid Monohydrate is a naturally occurring phenolic acid widely recognized for its potent antioxidant properties. This high-purity compound is essential for applications demanding reliable quality and consistent performance. It serves as a critical intermediate and active ingredient for industries including pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and personal care. We supply this material to meet the stringent requirements of global B2B customers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of trimethoprim, a key antibacterial agent, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Antioxidant Agent: Employed in food preservation, nutritional supplements, and cosmetic formulations to prevent oxidative degradation.
• Analytical Chemistry Standard: Serves as a primary standard or reference material in titration and spectrophotometric analysis.
• Dye & Ink Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor in the production of certain dyes, inks, and photographic developers.
• Corrosion Inhibitor: Utilized in industrial water treatment and metalworking fluids for its chelating and protective properties.
• Research & Development: A vital reagent in biochemical and pharmacological research for studying antioxidant mechanisms and biological activities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gallic Acid Monohydrate
CAS No.	5995-86-8
Molecular Formula	C7H6O5 · H2O
Molecular Weight	188.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid monohydrate; Gallic acid hydrate; Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-, monohydrate; 5995-86-8; Gallate; GA
EINECS	205-749-9 (for the anhydrous form)

Quality Control

Our Gallic Acid Monohydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and food-grade applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with specifications for identity, assay, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	7.0% - 10.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.