PROPYL 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). An ADI of 0-1.4 mg/kg bw was established at the 46th
JECFA (1996)
SYNONYMS INS No. 310
DEFINITION
Chemical names Propyl gallate, propyl ester of gallic acid, n-propyl ester of 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid, propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate
C.A.S. number 121-79-9
Chemical formula C10H12O5
Formula weight 212.20
Assay Not less than 98.0% and not more than 102.0% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION White or creamy-white, crystalline odourless solid
FUNCTIONAL USES Antioxidant
