Propyl gallate

Propyl gallate

Structural formula of propyl gallate
Space-filling model of the propyl gallate molecule
Names
IUPAC name Propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate
Other names Gallic acid, propyl ester n-Propyl gallate E310
Identifiers
CAS Number	121-79-9 Y
ChEMBL	ChEMBL7983 Y
ChemSpider	4778 Y
EC Number	204-498-2
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
MeSH	Propyl+Gallate
PubChem	4947
UNII	8D4SNN7V92 Y
InChI InChI=1S/C10H12O5/c1-2-3-15-10(14)6-4-7(11)9(13)8(12)5-6/h4-5,11-13H,2-3H2,1H3 Y Key: ZTHYODDOHIVTJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C10H12O5/c1-2-3-15-10(14)6-4-7(11)9(13)8(12)5-6/h4-5,11-13H,2-3H2,1H3 Key: ZTHYODDOHIVTJV-UHFFFAOYAT
SMILES O=C(OCCC)c1cc(O)c(O)c(O)c1
Properties
Chemical formula	C10H12O5
Molar mass	212.20 g/mol
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Melting point	150 °C (302 °F; 423 K)
Boiling point	Decomposes
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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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. As a food additive, it is used under the E number E310.

Description

Propyl gallate is an antioxidant. It protects against oxidation by hydrogen peroxide and oxygen free radicals.

Uses

Propyl gallate is used to protect oils and fats in products from oxidation; it is used in foods, cosmetics, hair products, adhesives, and lubricants.

It is used as a triplet state quencher and an antioxidant in fluorescence microscopy.

Biological effects

A 2009 study found that propyl gallate acts as an estrogen antagonist.