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METHYL GALLATE

Synonyms:				Methyl 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoate

Chemical Formula:			C8H8O5

Formula Weight:			184.15 

CAS No.:				99-24-1

Appearance:				White to off-white to slightly beige powder

Melting Point:			199 - 203 Deg. C

Residue on Ignition:		< 0.1%

Loss on drying @110°C/1hr:	< 0.5%

Assay (TLC):				>98.5%

Heavy metals (as Pb):		< 10 ppm

Effective Date: 01/09/09