Gallic acid

from source

C7H6O5 · 170.12 g/mol

GALOP · Kyselina gallova

What is Gallic acid?

The astringent phenol in oak galls, tea, and wine. Mixed with iron it makes iron gall ink, the ink most of the medieval world was written in. Found in tea and wine. from source

CategoryPlant

Chemical familyCarboxylic Acids Aromatics Phenols

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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESC1=C(C=C(C(=C1O)O)O)C(=O)O

Where you'll find it

Teawhat else is in it →Winewhat else is in it →

Curated by MoleculeFinder from source

Relative acute toxicity from source

Animal study data · LD50

Reported LD50: 5,000 mg/kg · very low toxicity
Species: rabbit
Route: oral

An LD50 describes acute toxicity under experimental conditions and is not a safe or dangerous dose for a person.

Toxicity & hazards

Toxicity · LD50

5,000 mg/kg · very low toxicity · LD50 rabbit oral from source

DangerCorrosiveIrritantH315, H318, H319, H335from source

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Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 370
Wikidata: Q375837
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
LD50: PubChem
Similar molecules: MoleculeFinder fingerprint similarity
Everyday relationships: MoleculeFinder editorial curation
Data refreshed: October 19, 2026

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