Substance profile
Dodecyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate
Dodecyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C19H30O5.
01 · Identification
What Dodecyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoa… is
Dodecyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C19H30O5. Its molecular formula is C19H30O5 and its molecular weight is 338.4 g/mol. It melts at 95 °C, is practically insoluble in water.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H317 | May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Dodecyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoa… properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting point | 95 °C (203 °F) | EU Food Improvement Agents | |
| 96.5 °C (205.7 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HMDB | |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol and ether | EU Food Improvement Agents |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.