Antioxidants
REACH
Octyl gallate
CAS Number
1034-01-1
EC Number
213-853-0
What is Octyl gallate?
Octyl gallate (CAS 1034-01-1), also designated E311, is a lipophilic antioxidant and preservative derived from gallic acid.
Where is Octyl gallate used?
- Food manufacturing: stabilizes edible fats and oils
- Fat-containing products such as margarines, baked goods and snack foods: prevents rancidity
- Personal care: incorporated into lipstick, creams and oil-based cosmetics
- Pharmaceuticals: protects lipid excipients and oil-based drug delivery systems
- Plastics and polymer processing: stabilizer that inhibits oxidative breakdown of polymer matrices during production
- It protects fats, oils and oil-containing formulations from oxidative degradation.
Commercial specifications
- Food-grade quality conforming to E311 specifications under EU food additive regulations
- Packaging from small laboratory quantities to bulk industrial volumes
Other Names (Synonyms)
n-Octyl gallate|Gallic acid octyl ester|Octyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate|Progallin O|Stabilizer GA 8|BENZOIC ACID, 3,4,5-TRIHYDROXY-, OCTYL ESTER|Oktylester kyseliny gallove|E311
What are the physical properties of Octyl gallate?
Melting Point 101-104 °C
Boiling Point 262.5°C (estimate)
Density 1.0984 (rough estimate)
Color White to Off-White
Form neat
Water Solubility 20mg/L(29.99 ºC)
Refractive Index 1.6200 (estimate)
Log P 3.660
How is Octyl gallate classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Precautionary Statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Octyl gallate?
HS Code 29182900
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 1