Gallic acid (C7H6O5)

Gallic acid (C7H6O5; CAS 149-91-7) is a practical retrosynthesis target. Gallic acid presents a C7 framework, aromatic rings, a carboxylic acid. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target: Gallic acid
CAS: 149-91-7
Formula: C7H6O5
Approx. MW: 170.12
SMILES: O=C(O)c1cc(O)c(O)c(O)c1
PubChem CID: 370
Approx. carbons: C7

Gallic acid structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid
Common names: Gallic acid; 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid; 149-91-7; Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-; Gallic acid, tech.; Pyrogallol-5-carboxylic acid; Kyselina gallova; DTXSID0020650; NSC-20103; NSC-674319
Molecular weight: 170.12
Exact mass: 170.02
InChIKey: LNTHITQWFMADLM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: 432 to 464 °F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992)
Boiling point: SUBLIMES (NTP, 1992)
Density: 1.7 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Gallic acid?

Gallic acid has molecular formula C7H6O5. Molecular weight about 170.12 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Gallic acid?

The CAS Registry Number for Gallic acid is 149-91-7.

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References & tools

ChemicalHelper Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.