Tannic Acid

Name: Tannic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-004254

About Tannic Acid

Listed under CAS 1401-55-4, Tannic Acid is an active pharmaceutical ingredient available from Vaqora Chemicals in IP/BP/USP grade. The compound has the formula C76H52O46, corresponding to a molecular weight of 1701.2 g/mol. It is also known as Glycerite or Gallotannic acid.

The product is provided as a powder. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

As an active pharmaceutical ingredient within our vitamins, excipients and other APIs range, it is offered in IP/BP/USP grade for formulation development, generic drug programmes and commercial manufacturing. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

We offer Tannic Acid in 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical formulation
Generic drug development
Nutraceutical & excipient use

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Tannic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-004254
CAS Number	1401-55-4
IUPAC name	[2,3-dihydroxy-5-[[(2R,3R,4S,5R,6S)-3,4,5,6-tetrakis[[3,4-dihydroxy-5-(3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoyl)oxybenzoyl]oxy]oxan-2-yl]methoxycarbonyl]phenyl] 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate
Molecular formula	C₇₆H₅₂O₄₆
Molecular weight	1701.2 g/mol
Exact mass	1700.173
Grade	IP/BP/USP
InChIKey	LRBQNJMCXXYXIU-PPKXGCFTSA-N
PubChem CID	16129778

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
LogP (XLogP3)	6.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	25 / 46
TPSA	778 Å²
Synonyms	Glycerite, Gallotannic acid, Tannicum acidum, Asian holly oak nutgall, Acide tannique, Acid, tannic, d'Acide tannique, Tannin from mimosa, Tannin from chestnut, Tannin from quebracho, Acacia mollissima tannin, Schinopsis lorentzii tannin

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264 + P265, P280, P305 + P351 + P338, P337 + P317

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 1401-55-4

Synthesis

Tannic acid

CAS: 1401-55-4
Formula: C₇₆H₅₂O₄₆
MW: 1701.2 g/mol

VQ-000987

ACS

Tannic acid ACS reagent grade, powder or solid

CAS: 1401-55-4
Formula: C₇₆H₅₂O₄₆
MW: 1701.2 g/mol

VQ-011595

AR

Tannic acid, GR

CAS: 1401-55-4
Formula: C₇₆H₅₂O₄₆
MW: 1701.2 g/mol

VQ-011596

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Tannic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Tannic Acid is 1401-55-4. It is also known as Glycerite, Gallotannic acid, Tannicum acidum.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Tannic Acid?

Tannic Acid has the molecular formula C76H52O46 and a molecular weight of 1701.2 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Tannic Acid can I order?

We supply Tannic Acid in IP/BP/USP grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Tannic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of Tannic Acid 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 Tannic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. Tannic Acid 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.