Propyl gallate

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS No 121-79-9; Gallic acid n-propyl ester; propyl gallate (INCI); propylis gallas; Propyllum gallicum

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Propyl gallate is a grey and odourless substance authorised as a food additive . The chemically produced compound of gallic acid is one of the synthetic antioxidants. Gallates prevent fats from spoiling and becoming rancid.

Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.

Proplygallate is a food additive;(E 310) and serves as an antioxidant.

The substance is also used as an antioxidant in pesticides.

In cosmetics propyl gallate is used under the INCI name "propyl gallate". The substance also acts as an antioxidant in cosmetics (even in low concentrations it prevents or delays the decomposition of active agents and additives in the magistral formulations).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer