Antioxidants
REACH
Dodecyl gallate
CAS Number
1166-52-5
EC Number
214-620-6
E Number
E312
What is Dodecyl gallate?
Dodecyl gallate (CAS 1166-52-5), also sold as lauryl gallate and approved as E312, is a lipophilic antioxidant used to protect fats and oils.
Where is Dodecyl gallate used?
- Food manufacturing: E312 stabilizes edible oils, fats, margarines, shortenings and fried snack coatings
- Personal care: oxidative stability in lipstick bases, creams and oil-rich emollients
- Plastics and polymers: stabilizer against UV-induced and thermal oxidative degradation in polyolefins
- Industrial lubricants and technical oils: long-term antioxidant protection
- Its fat-soluble character protects oil-based formulations where water-soluble antioxidants cannot perform.
Commercial specifications
- Food-grade material meeting FCC and E312 purity specifications
- Packaging from kilogram quantities up to bulk sacks
Other Names (Synonyms)
Lauryl gallate|Dodecyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate|Nipagallin LA|Progallin LA|BENZOIC ACID, 3,4,5-TRIHYDROXY-, DODECYL ESTER|Gallic acid, dodecyl ester|Gallic acid, lauryl ester|antioxidant E 312|E312
What are the physical properties of Dodecyl gallate?
Melting Point 97-98 °C
Boiling Point 394.57°C (rough estimate)
Density 1.0677 (rough estimate)
Appearance white to cream powder
Color White to Almost white
Odor Odorless
Form neat
Water Solubility practically insoluble
Refractive Index 1.6120 (estimate)
Log P 6.365 (est)
How is Dodecyl gallate classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Precautionary Statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label).
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Dodecyl gallate?
HS Code 29182950
WGK (Germany) 1