Gallic acid monohydrate [5995-86-8]

Gallic Acid Monohydrate [5995-86-8] is a technically defined substance with the molecular formula (HO)3C6H2COOH. H2O, having a molecular weight of 188.13. It sublimes and melts within a range of 222.2 to 240.0 °C, decomposing upon heating. This compound carries the hazard signal word Danger. As a product-specific specification for this SKU, it conforms to strict quality standards, presenting as a white powder with an assay of ⩾ 99.0%, APHA ≤ 250, sulphate ≤ 10ppm, tannic acid ≤ 1.0ppm, loss on drying ≤ 10%, residue on ignition ≤ 0.1%, and meeting identification criteria via IR spectroscopy. Gallic Acid Monohydrate finds applications as a building block in aroma chemicals and phenols.

• CAS Number: 5995-86-8
• Melting Point: 222.2 to 240.0 °C — decomposes
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Boiling Point: Sublimes
• Molecular Weight: 188.13
• Molecular Formula: (HO)3C6H2COOH . H2O
• Hazard Statements:
• H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]