Gallic acid occurs naturally in vegetables, fruits, tea leaves and more.

In the medical field it is used as antimicrobic.
Molecular Formula: C7H6O5
Linear Formula: C6H2(OH)3COOH
Molecular Weight: 170.12 g/mol
UNII: 632XD903SP
CAS: 149-91-7 6274-40-4
EC Number: 205-749-9
PubChem Substance ID 24895304
MDL number MFCD00002510
Beilstein Registry Number 2050274
Synonyms:
- Benzoic acid, 3,4,5-trihydroxy-
- 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid
- gallate