Ethyl gallate
Also known as: 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid ethyl ester, Gallic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate, Progallin A, Nipagallin A, Phyllemblin, UNII-235I6UDD3L
Ethyl gallate (CAS 831-61-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H10O5 and a molecular weight of 198.173 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 149-153 °C, a boiling point of 447.3±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 185.0±20.8 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 831-61-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-4223-9
- Molecular Formula
- C9H10O5
- Molecular Weight
- 198.173 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 149-153 °C |
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| Boiling Point | 447.3±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 185.0±20.8 °C |
| Exact Mass | 198.052826 |
| PSA | 86.99000 |
| LogP | 2.07 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±1.1 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.611 |
| Additional Property | soluble |
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Kim WH, et al. Ethyl gallate induces apoptosis of HL-60 cells by promoting the expression of caspases-8, -9, -3, apoptosis-inducing factor and endonuclease G. Int J Mol Sci. 2012;13(9):11912-22. [2]. Mohan S, et al. In vitro protection of biological macromolecules against oxidative stress and in vivo toxicity evaluation of Acacia nilotica (L.) and ethyl gallate in rats. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2014 Jul 21;14:257. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918290000 |
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| Summary | HS: 2918290000 other carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) VAT:17.0% MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Ethyl gallate?
The CAS number of Ethyl gallate is 831-61-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl gallate?
Ethyl gallate has molecular formula C9H10O5 and molecular weight 198.173 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl gallate?
For Ethyl gallate, Upstream Products: Ethanol, Gallic acid, Diethyl sulfate; Downstream Products: Ethanol, Pyrogallol, 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzohydrazide.
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