Gallic acid monohydrate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 5995-86-8
• Molecular Formula: C7H5O5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 169.11
• MDL Number: MFCD00149098
• InChI Key: LNTHITQWFMADLM-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: gallic acid monohydrate, 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid hydrate, galop hydrate, 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid monohydrate, gallicum acidum, benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-, hydrate, gallic acid, monohydrate, gallicacidmonohydrate, gallic acid, acs, acmc-1ary0
• PubChem CID: 24721416
• IUPAC Name: 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid;hydrate
• SMILES: OC1=CC(=CC(O)=C1O)C([O-])=O

• Melting Point: 251.0°C
• Color: White to Beige
• Linear Formula: (HO)₃C₆H₂CO₂H·H₂O
• Beilstein: 10, 470
• Merck Index: 15, 4375
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 15g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol, glycerol and acetone, practically insoluble in benzene, chloroform and, petroleum ether
• Formula Weight: 188.12
• Percent Purity: ≥99% (on dry substance)
• Quantity: 100 g
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Loss on Drying: 10% max. (120°C)
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Gallic acid monohydrate, c.p.

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Gallic acid monohydrate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Gallic acid monohydrate

RUO – Research Use Only