SPECIFICATION SHEET

PROPYL GALLATE

Propyl Gallate is the common name for the antioxidant n-Propyl 3,4,5 Trihydroxybenzoate. It is used for the preservation of fats and oils and is approved for food use by FDA in CFR 21 184.1660. Synergism between Propyl Gallate and BHA, Ascorbyl Palmitate, TBHQ, and other common antioxidants, provides greater combined potency than the contribution of each individual antioxidant.

Propyl Gallate is susceptible to discoloration in the presence of iron or copper because it forms a highly colored complex with these metals ions. Because of this susceptibility, citric acid is often added to Propyl Gallate and its blends, to form the citric acid metal ion complex instead, thereby reducing discoloration.

Propyl Gallate is, therefore, used as a component in antioxidant blends applier where color stability is not a problem and where the product containing in will not contact cast iron or copper.
Appearance: White crystalline powder with very slight odor
Formula: C10H12O5
Molecular Weight: 212.20
Purity: 99+% FCC grade, USP/NF
Melting Point: 146 - 148o C
Boiling Point: (Decomposes)
Residue on Ignition: < 0.1%
Loss on Drying < 0.5%
Heavy Metals < 0.0005%
Solubility: g/100 solvent 25o C
Acetone 121
Water 0.35
Benzene 0.16
Cottonseed Oil (30o C) 1.23
Ethanol 103
Ethyl Ether 83
Cod Liver Oil (2 hrs. 80o C) 1
Hydrogenated Fish Oil (4 hrs. 85o C) 1.4
Lard (45o C) 1.14
Methanol 170
Peanut Oil 0.5
Propylene Glycol 67
Hydrogenated Soy Oil (4 hrs. 85o C) 1.8

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