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About Tannic Acid NF/USP Grade
Tannic Acid, also known as Glycerite, Gallotannin, and Gallotannic Acid has the chemical formula C76H52O46. It appears as a light yellow to pale yellowish-brown solid that darkens on exposure to air and light. It has a faint, characteristic odor with an astringent taste. It is freely soluble in Hot Water, Alcohol and Acetone, and insoluble in Ether.
An NF/USP Grade chemical is the one that conforms to the criteria of the National Formulary (NF) and the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). A substance that has received the NF/USP Grade certification can be used in food, drug, or medical applications. Due to the high purity, Lab Alley’s Tannic Acid is an NF/USP Grade chemical.
Common Uses and Applications
- Reagent
- Coagulant
- Anti-inflammatory medicines
- Corrosion inhibitor
Industries
Chemistry Table
| 1401-55-4 | |
| C76H52O46 | |
| 1701.2 | |
| Gallotannin, Glycerite, Chinese gallotannin, Gallotannic acid | |
| 16129778 | |
| NF/USP | |
| Min. 96% | |
| Tannic acid |
Tannic Acid NF/USP Grade Specifications
| Assay | Min. 96% |
| Gums or Dextrin | To Pass Test |
| Organic Volatile Impurities | To Pass Test |
| Loss on Drying | 12.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | 1.0% |
| Resinous Substances | To Pass Test |
| Arsenic (As) | 3 ppm |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | 0.004% |
Safety and Shipping Information
Please contact us to request a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Certificate of Analysis (COA) for Tannic Acid NF/USP Grade
