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GALLIC ACID [1 record]

Record 1 2012-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C7H6O5
formula, see observation
149-91-7
CAS number
DEF

A white crystalline acid ... that occurs widely in plants both in the free form (as in galls and in tea leaves) and combined in tannins from which it can be obtained by the action of molds or alkali and that is used chiefly in making pyrogallol, dyes, and writing ink and as a photographic developer ...

OBS

Chemical formula: C7H6O5

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C7H6O5
formula, see observation
149-91-7
CAS number
DEF

Acide qui possède des propriétés antiseptiques, astringentes et hémostatiques, que l'on obtient par hydrolyse des tannins de la noix de galle, et que l'on utilise pour la fabrication du pyrogallol, d'antioxydants, de colorants, d'encres et d'agents de développement photographique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C7H6O5

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C7H6O5
formula, see observation
149-91-7
CAS number
OBS

Se encuentra muy repartido en los vegetales. Cristalino, incoloro, soluble, en alcohol y glicerina. Toxicidad no conocida.

OBS

Fórmula química : C7H6O5

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