CAS No.: 149-91-7 Formula: C7H6O5
Weight: 170.12000
Synonyms: gallic; 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzenoic Acid; BETZ 0276; kyselinagallova; Gallic acid; Gallussaure; Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-; graphitic acid; 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid; graphite oxide; Galloyl alcohol;
It has antibacterial effect and can cure bacterial dysentery. It has the effect of astringent, hemostasis and diarrhea. It can be used as a preservative. Pyrogallic acid, medicine, ink, medium dye and explosion-proof agent can be prepared. It is also used as a developer and an analytical reagent for detecting free inorganic acids, dihydroxyacetone, alkaloids and metals.