Gallic acid, ACS, AR

Name: Gallic acid, ACS, AR
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046830

About Gallic acid, ACS, AR

Gallic acid is a carboxylic acid (ACS / AR grade) carrying the CAS registry number 5995-86-8. Its molecular formula is C7H8O6 and its molecular weight is 188.13 g/mol. Alternative names: Gallic acid monohydrate and 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid monohydrate.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 500 g packs, Gallic acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request. Custom pack sizes, bulk quantities and specific analytical data can be arranged on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Gallic acid, ACS, AR
Catalogue No.	VQ-046830
CAS Number	5995-86-8
IUPAC name	3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid;hydrate
Molecular formula	C₇H₈O₆
Molecular weight	188.13 g/mol
Exact mass	188.0321
Grade	ACS / AR
HSN code	29182910
InChIKey	IUTKPPDDLYYMBE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=C(C=C(C(=C1O)O)O)C(=O)O.O
PubChem CID	24721416

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
H-bond donors / acceptors	5 / 6
TPSA	99 Å²
Synonyms	Gallic acid monohydrate, 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid monohydrate, Gallic acid, monohydrate, Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-, monohydrate, Acidum Gallicum, 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid hydrate, Gallic Acid Hydrate, Gallicum acidum, Gallic acid (hydrate), 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid hydrate (1:1), Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-, hydrate (1:1), Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-, hydrate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 5995-86-8

3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid, ≥99% (HPLC)

CAS: 5995-86-8
Formula: C₇H₈O₆
MW: 188.13 g/mol

VQ-003761

Synthesis

Gallic acid, 98%

CAS: 5995-86-8
Formula: C₇H₈O₆
MW: 188.13 g/mol

VQ-008496

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Gallic acid, ACS, AR?

The CAS Registry Number of Gallic acid, ACS, AR is 5995-86-8. It is also known as Gallic acid monohydrate, 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid monohydrate, Gallic acid, monohydrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Gallic acid, ACS, AR?

Gallic acid, ACS, AR has the molecular formula C7H8O6 and a molecular weight of 188.13 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Gallic acid, ACS, AR can I order?

We supply Gallic acid, ACS, AR in ACS / AR grade, in 500 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Gallic acid, ACS, AR?

Yes. Every lot of Gallic acid, ACS, AR is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Gallic acid, ACS, AR be shipped internationally?

Yes. Gallic acid, ACS, AR is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.