About 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid
3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid (CAS 149-91-7) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H6O5 and a molecular weight of 170.12 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of LNTHITQWFMADLM-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Properties
- CAS Number
- 149-91-7
- Formula
- C7H6O5
- Molecular Weight
- 170.12 g/mol
- IUPAC Name
- 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid
- InChI Key
- LNTHITQWFMADLM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Also Known As
3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid is also known as Gallic acid, Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-, Gallic acid, tech., Pyrogallol-5-carboxylic acid, Kyselina gallova, Acid, Gallic, among other names.
Description
Gallic acid is a trihydroxybenzoic acid in which the hydroxy groups are at positions 3, 4, and 5. It has a role as a geroprotector, an antioxidant, an antineoplastic agent, a cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor, an EC 1.13.11.33 (arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase) inhibitor, an apoptosis inducer, an astringent, a plant metabolite and a human xenobiotic metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a gallate.
Suppliers
No suppliers have listed 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid yet — but we’ll source it for you.
Tell us what you need and our team will reach out to our supplier network on your behalf. It’s free, with no obligation.
Request a quoteRelated Chemicals
Request a Quote
No suppliers listed yet — we’ll source 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid for you.
Free for buyers. We’ll email you as soon as we have quotes — typically within 1–2 working days.