Description
Octyl gallate is the ester of 1-octanol and gallic acid. As a food additive it is used under the E number E311 as an antioxidant and preservative.
Basic Info
Chemical Name | octyl gallate |
Synonyms | Gallic Acid n-Octyl Ester;octyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate;Octyl gallate;n-Octyl Gallate;3,4,5-Trihydroxy benzoic acid octyl ester;
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CAS No. | 1034-01-1 |
Molecular Formula | C15H22O5 |
Molecular Weight | 282.33200 |
PSA | 86.99000 |
LogP | 3.32070 |
Properties
Appearance & Physical State | white granular |
Density | 1.185g/cm3 |
Boiling Point | 482.9ºC at 760 mmHg |
Melting Point | 101-104ºC |
Flash Point | 177.1ºC |
Refractive Index | 1.552 |
Storage Condition | 0-6ºC |
Vapor Pressure | 6E-10mmHg at 25°C |
