Description
CAS No.: 831-61-8
Molecular Formula: C9H10O5
Molecular Weight: 198.17
Appearance: White powder
Assay: 98% min
Melting point:149-153 °C
Function:
1.Acts as an antioxidant and helps to protect our cells against oxidative damage.
2.Used as a remote astringent in cases of internal haemorrhage.
3.Was found to show cytotoxicity against cancer cells, without harming healthy cells.
4.Used to treat albuminuria and diabetes. Some ointment to treat psoriasis and external haemorrhoids contain gallic acid.
5.Have anti-fungal and anti-viral properties.
Description About Ethyl Gallate CAS 831-61-8
Ethyl gallate is a food additive with E number E313. It is the ethyl ester of gallic acid. Ethyl gallate is added to food as an antioxidant.
Though found naturally in a variety of plant sources including walnuts
Terminalia myriocarpa or chebulic myrobolan (Terminalia chebula).
Ethyl gallate is produced from gallic acid and ethanol. It can be found in wine.
