Gallic acid methyl ester
Agent Name
Gallic acid methyl ester
CAS Number
99-24-1
Formula
C8-H8-O5
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-, methyl ester; Methyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate; Methyl gallate; Gallic acid, methyl ester; Methylgallate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Beige powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an antioxidant; [Merck Index]
Comments
Causes delayed allergic hypersensitivity (multiple organ involvement) in 9-day intermittent dermal studies of guinea pigs; [RTECS] "Has both immunosuppressive and phytogenic antineoplastic activities; isolated from Acer saccharinum." [ChemIDplus] A skin and strong eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] Search for (99-24-1[EC/RN Number]) AND (allergic OR dermatitis OR sensitizer OR sensitization): no results that it is a skin sensitizer; [PubMed]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.78E-06 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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