Propyl gallate

Propyl gallate
Names
	IUPAC name Propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate
	Other names Gallic acid, propyl ester; n-Propyl gallate; E310
Identifiers
CAS Number	121-79-9 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChEMBL	ChEMBL7983 ;
ChemSpider	4778 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.004.090
EC Number	204-498-2;
E number	E310 (antioxidants, ...)
MeSH	Propyl+Gallate
PubChem CID	4947;
UNII	8D4SNN7V92 ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID5021201 ;
	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 Key: ZTHYODDOHIVTJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N ; 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
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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.