Synonyms: Gallice acid octyl ester, OG., octyl gallate
Chemical name: Octyl-3, 4, 5-trihydroxybenzoate
Mol. Form and Mol. Wt: C15H22O5 = 282.3
CAS 1034-01-1

Description: A white or creamy white powder; Odourless. Practically insoluble in water, very soluble in methanol; Freely soluble in acetone, in ethanol, in ether and in propane-1, 2-diol; Sparingly soluble in arachis and in chloroform.

Main telting indexes:
Melting point: 100-102 Centigrade
Chloride: ≤ 0.07%
Loss on drying: ≤ 0.5%
Sulphated ash: ≤ 0.1%
Uses: It is used as antioxidant additive in oleaginous foods and medicinal preparations.