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tannic acid [2 records]

Record 1 2011-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C76H52O46
formula, see observation
1401-55-4
CAS number
OBS

Natural substance widely found in nutgalls, tree barks, and other plant parts. Tannins are known to be gallic acid derivatives. A solution of tannic acid will precipitate albumin.

OBS

Chemical formula: C76H52O46

Key term(s)
  • tannin
  • digallic acid

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C76H52O46
formula, see observation
1401-55-4
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : C76H52O46

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C76H52O46
formula, see observation
1401-55-4
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química : C76H52O46

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Record 2 2011-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C76H52O46
formula, see observation
DEF

Yellowish-white to light-brown amorphous powder or flakes ... very soluble in alcohol and acetone; used as a mordant in dyeing, in photography, as a reagent, and in clarifying wine or beer.

CONT

Tannic acid ... is used to clarify beer and wine, and as a refining agent for rendered fats. As a flavoring it is used in butter, caramel, fruit, brandy, maple, and nut flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, and liquor....

OBS

Not to be confused with "gallotannic acid" which is also called "tannic acid".

OBS

Chemical formula: C76H52O46

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C76H52O46
formula, see observation
DEF

Acide organique se présentant sous forme de poudre ou de flocons d'un blanc plus ou moins jaunâtre ou brunâtre, solubles dans l'alcool. On l'emploie pour clarifier les boissons fermentées, aromatiser les bonbons, la crème glacée, les liqueurs.

OBS

Formule chimique : C76H52O46

Spanish

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