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Propyl gallate , Analysis standard , 121-79-9

Synonym(s):
3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester;PG;Propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate;Propyl gallate, Gallic acid propyl ester, 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid propyl ester

CAS NO.:121-79-9

Empirical Formula: C10H12O5

Molecular Weight: 212.2

MDL number: MFCD00002196

EINECS: 204-498-2

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250MG RMB93.60 In Stock
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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 146-149 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 312.03°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.210
vapor pressure  0Pa at 20℃
refractive index  1.5140 (estimate)
FEMA  2947 | PROPYL GALLATE
Flash point: 187℃
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  ethanol: 50 mg/mL
form  powder
pka 8.11(at 25℃)
color  White to light beige
Odor bland
Water Solubility  0.35 g/100 mL (25 ºC)
Merck  14,7859
BRN  1877976
InChIKey ZTHYODDOHIVTJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 1.8
CAS DataBase Reference 121-79-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-, propyl ester(121-79-9)
EPA Substance Registry System Propyl gallate (121-79-9)

Description and Uses

It caused contact dermatitis in a baker and in a female confectioner who fried doughnuts, primarily sensitized by her night cream; the margarine probably contained gallates.

Propyl Gallate is an antioxidant that is the n-propylester of 3,4,5-tri- hydroxybenzoic acid. natural occurrence of propyl gallate has not been reported. it is commercially prepared by esterification of gallic acid with propyl alcohol followed by distillation to remove excess alcohol.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS05,GHS07,GHS09
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H302-H317-H318-H410
Precautionary statements  P261-P273-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  Xn
Risk Statements  22-43-36/37/38
Safety Statements  24-37-36-26
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  LW8400000
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29182950
Hazardous Substances Data 121-79-9(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 in mice, rats, hamsters, rabbits (g/kg): 1.70-3.50, 2.1-7, 2.48, 2.75 orally; LD50 i.p. in rats: 0.38 g/kg (J. Am. Coll. Toxicol.)

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