Gallic acid Chemical name: 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid  Molecular formula: C6H2(HO)3.COOH.H2O  Molecular weight: 188.13  Property: A white or pale colored crystalline powder. Soluble in 85 parts of water,6 parts alcohol,2 parts of boiling water, slightly soluble in ether.  Quality Standard: Meeting the requirements of European-93(1-class)Standards,JIS(1-class)standards,U.S.P.21 edition(1985),superior grade.  Uses: Gallic acid is used in determination of bismuth,cerium,copper,nitrite phosphorus,silver thorium and titanium,etc.It is widely used in pharmaceutical, dyestuff, chemical and organic synthetic indrstries  Storage: Reagent Gallic acid should be kept in a well-closed container.  Packing: Export products in paperboard circular kegs of 25kg net each.