DODECYL GALLATE
Prepared at the 46th JECFA (1996), published in FNP 52 Add 4 (1996) superseding specifications prepared at the 41st JECFA (1993), published in
FNP 52 Add 2 (1993). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 61st JECFA (2003). A temporary ADI established at the 41st JECFA (1993) was
deleted at the 46th JECFA (1996) and no ADI allocated.
SYNONYMS Lauryl gallate, INS No. 312
DEFINITION
Chemical names Dodecyl gallate, n-dodecyl (or lauryl) ester of 3,4,5-trihydroxy-benzoic acid, dodecyl ester of gallic acid, dodecyl 3,4,5-tri-hydroxybenzoate
C.A.S. number 1166-52-5
Chemical formula C19H30O5
Formula weight 338.45
Assay Not less than 98.5% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION White to creamy-white crystalline odourless solid
FUNCTIONAL USES Antioxidant
