Methyl gallate

Alias: Methyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate

Product name: Methyl gallate

CAS number: 99-24-1 ^[1]

Molecular formula: C₈H₈O₅

Molecular weight: 184.1461

Density: 1.501g/cm³

Melting point: 201-203°C (157°C, hydrate or solvated crystal).

Boiling point: 450.1°C at 760 mmHg

Flash point: 190.8°C

Vapor pressure: 1.02E-08mmHg at 25°C

Property description: Monoclinic prismatic crystal (methanol). Soluble in hot water, ethanol, ether

Used as an intermediate for biphenyl bisphenol and other drugs. Also as rubber antioxidant