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Gallic Acid

Gallic Acid

Specifications: Anhydrous ≥99%
Detection method: HPLC
Package:1Kg/bag,25Kg/Drum
Shipping Speed:1-3 days
Inventory:In stock
Certificates:cGMP, FSSC22000, HACCP, HALAL, KOSHER, ISO9001, ISO22000, FDA, etc.
MOQ:1 Kg
Sales group:not for individual customers
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Product Introduction

Products Description

 

 

Gallic acid (GA), also known as gallnut acid, is an organic acid found in gallnuts, witch hazel, lacquer trees, oak bark, and tea. Gallic acid reacts with ferric ions to form a blue-black precipitate, which is the raw material for blue-black ink; industrially, it is also used in leather making and as a photographic developer. Gallic acid also acts as an antioxidant. In medicine, gallic acid is a hemostatic and astringent agent, as well as a mild local irritant. It also has antibacterial properties and can be used to treat bacillary dysentery.

Physicochemical Properties and Sources

Gallic acid readily oxidizes and changes color in air, and its alkaline aqueous solution has strong reducing properties. It is widely distributed in nature, mainly extracted from gallnuts, but also found in plants such as rhubarb, pomegranate peel, and tea. Industrially, it is often prepared through tannic acid hydrolysis or gallnut fermentation.

 

What are the benefits?

 

 

  • Antioxidant Effects: Gallic acid can scavenge free radicals, inhibit lipid peroxidation, and protect cells from oxidative damage. Its strong antioxidant capacity can delay skin aging, prevent atherosclerosis, and is used as an antioxidant in the food industry to extend shelf life.
  • Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory Effects: It has inhibitory effects on various bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Salmonella typhi, as well as fungi such as Candida and Trichophyton. It can be used as an adjunct treatment for bacterial or fungal infections. Simultaneously, by inhibiting inflammatory signaling pathways such as NF-κB, it reduces the release of inflammatory factors, alleviating inflammatory responses, and is suitable for oral ulcers, skin infections, and respiratory inflammation.
  • Hemostatic and Astringent Effects: It promotes platelet aggregation and vasoconstriction, which helps to stop bleeding and can be used for traumatic bleeding, gingival bleeding, etc. Its astringent properties can also improve eczema exudation and promote wound healing.
  • Gastrointestinal Protective Effects: It regulates gastric acid secretion, promotes digestion, and relieves indigestion; it also protects the gastrointestinal mucosa, reduces ulcer occurrence, and has a certain adjunctive therapeutic effect on gastritis and gastric ulcers.
  • Cardiovascular Protective Effects: It improves endothelial function, promotes nitric oxide production, inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme activity, lowers blood pressure, reduces vascular inflammation, and helps prevent cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and coronary heart disease.
  • Neuroprotective Effects: In models such as chronic sleep deprivation, gallic acid can reduce oxidative stress and neuroinflammation, improve cognitive function, and may have potential protective effects against neurodegenerative diseases (such as Alzheimer's disease).

 

Main Application Areas

 

 

Pharmaceutical Field

  • Antibacterial and Antiviral: Inhibits Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, influenza virus, and hepatitis C virus, and can be used as an adjunct treatment for bacterial and viral infections.
  • Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant: Reduces inflammatory responses and oxidative stress by activating the Nrf2 pathway and inhibiting NF-κB signaling, showing potential therapeutic effects on chronic inflammation, neurodegenerative diseases, and cardiovascular diseases.
  • Gastrointestinal Protection: Reduces gastric acid secretion, promotes gastric mucosal repair, and alleviates symptoms of gastritis and gastric ulcers.

Gallic Acid

Food Industry

  • Antioxidant: As a natural antioxidant, prevents food oxidation and spoilage, extending shelf life. Commonly used for preserving edible oils, meats, fruits, and beverages.
  • Antibacterial and Preservative: Inhibits the growth of microorganisms in food, reducing the risk of spoilage. Suitable for dairy products, baked goods, and aquatic products.
  • Functional Food Additive: Added to functional foods to provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory health benefits, meeting consumer demand for healthy foods.

Cosmetics

  • Antioxidant Skincare: Scavenges free radicals, reduces oxidative damage to the skin, and delays skin aging; used in anti-wrinkle and anti-aging skincare products.
  • Anti-inflammatory and Soothing: Relieves skin inflammation and alleviates skin problems such as acne and eczema; suitable for sensitive skin care products.
  • Sunscreen Enhancement: Enhances the skin's ability to protect against ultraviolet rays; often used in combination with other sunscreen ingredients.

Industrial Applications

  • Ink Manufacturing: Reacts with ferric ions to form a blue-black precipitate; a raw material for blue-black ink.
  • Leather Industry: Used in tanning leather to improve its softness, durability, and corrosion resistance.
  • Photographic Development: Used as a developer in the development process of photographic film and paper.
  • Flame Retardants: Some gallic acid derivatives have flame-retardant properties and can be used for flame-retardant treatment of materials such as plastics and textiles.

 

Company introduction and certificates obtained

 

 

Shaanxi Yuantai Biotechnology Co., Ltd. was established in 2014, mainly supplying herbal extracts, functional cosmetic raw materials, organic products, etc. We have our own factories, R&D and quality inspection teams, and have the conditions for development, production, and quality assurance. At present, we have obtained ISO9001, ISO22000, HALAL, KOSHER, HACCP, FDA and other certificates. Therefore, the quality of our products is guaranteed, and it is our original intention to bring high-quality products to customers.

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packaging

 

1KG/Aluminium bags , 25kg/barrel

Storage: Store in a cool, dry, clean place away from moisture and direct light.

We also have special packaging for special products, such as: retinal - cold chain transportation; deoxyarbutin - vacuum transportation

Packing & shipping

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