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OCTYL GALLATE

Synonyms:				Octyl 3,4,5–Trihydroxybenzoate

CAS No:				1034-01-1

Chemical Formula:			C15H22O5

Formula Weight:			282.33

Description:				White to off-white powder or crystals

Assay:					98% minimum

Melting Point:			98 - 102 Deg. C

Loss on drying:			< 0.50%

Residue on Ignition:		< 0.1%  

Arsenic (As):				< 0.0003%

Heavy metals (as Pb):		< 0.001%

Effective: 01/05/09