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AA74104

149-91-7 | Gallic acid

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Description
Catalog Number: AA74104
Chemical Name: Gallic acid
CAS Number: 149-91-7
Molecular Formula: C7H6O5
Molecular Weight: 170.1195
MDL Number: MFCD00002510
SMILES: OC(=O)c1cc(O)c(c(c1)O)O

 

Computed Properties
Complexity: 169  
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1  
Heavy Atom Count: 12  
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 5  
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 4  
Rotatable Bond Count: 1  
XLogP3: 0.7  

 

 

Upstream Synthesis Route
  • 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid, also known as gallic acid, is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis due to its unique properties. In the field of organic chemistry, this compound is utilized as a key building block in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, dyes, and natural products. One important application of 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid is its role as a precursor in the synthesis of gallates, which are esters formed by the conjugation of gallic acid with various alcohols. Gallates have been shown to exhibit antioxidant, anticancer, and antimicrobial properties, making them valuable in the development of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products.Additionally, 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid is commonly used in the synthesis of tannins, which are a class of polyphenolic compounds found in plants. Tannins have diverse applications, such as in the tanning of leather, as antioxidants in food preservation, and as potential anti-inflammatory agents in medicine.Furthermore, in the field of coordination chemistry, 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid can act as a chelating agent to form stable complexes with metal ions. These complexes have been studied for their potential applications in catalysis, sensing, and environmental remediation.Overall, the versatile applications of 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid in chemical synthesis make it a valuable compound in various industries and research fields.
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