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Propyl gallate
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Propyl gallate, or propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate, is an ester formed by the condensation of gallic acid and propanol. Since 1948, this antioxidant has been added to foods containing oils and fats to prevent oxidation.[1] As a food additive, it is used under the E number E310.
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IUPAC name
Propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate | |
Other names
Gallic acid, propyl ester n-Propyl gallate E310 | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.004.090 ![]() |
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E number | E310 (antioxidants, ...) |
MeSH | Propyl+Gallate |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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C10H12O5 | |
Molar mass | 212.20 g/mol |
Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Melting point | 150 °C (302 °F; 423 K) |
Boiling point | Decomposes |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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