White or milky powder, odorless, almost insoluble in water, soluble in methanol, soluble in acetone, ethanol, ether and propane-1,2-diol, slightly soluble in peanut oil and chloroform. Used as antioxidant.
Function ofOctyl gallate
1. Acts as an antioxidant and helps to protect our cells against oxidative damage.
2. Have anti-fungal and anti-viral properties.
3. Was found to show cytotoxicity against cancer cells, without harming healthy cells.
4. Used as a remote astringent in cases of internal haemorrhage.
5. Used to treat albuminuria and diabetes. Some ointment to treat psoriasis and external Haemorrhoids contain gallic acid
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