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White or pale colored crystalline powder; Soluble in acetone, ethyl acetate, 6 parts of alcohol, 2 parts of boiling water,slightly soluble in cold water but insoluble not in benzene or chloroform. Can react with ferricchloride and then appear blue-black colour.
Gallochem gallic acid can be used in: Pharmaceuticals industry (such as in the synthesis of Trimethoprim); M aking antioxidants used in food and feed industries, and ink dyes, and in photography, paper manufacture .