Customization: | Available |
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CAS No.: | 1401-55-4 |
Formula: | C76h52o46 |
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What Is Tannic Acid?
Tannic acid is a natural polyphenolic compound in plants, particularly oak bark and tea leaves. It is primarily used in the food industry, medicine, dyes, and leather tanning, possessing properties such as clarification, astringency, and antioxidant activity.
Tannic acid is a polyphenolic compound. It is a type of the commercially available tannins. It acts as a weak acid. Tannic acid is found in the nutgalls formed by insects on twigs of certain oak trees (Quercus infectoria and other Quercus species). It is removed and used as medicine. In the old days it was used as antidote against different poisons. Nowadays, tannic acid is applied topically for the treatment of cold sores, diaper rash, fever blisters and poison ivy. Tannic acid is also taken by mouth and applied directly for bleeding, chronic diarrhea, dysentery, bloody urine, painful joints, persistent coughs, and cancer.
Tannic acid is a light yellow to tan solid with a faint odor. Sinks and mixes with water.
Product Applications
1. Food industry: Tannic acid can be used as a food additive with antioxidant effects, extending the shelf life of food and improving the taste and color of food.
2. Pharmaceutical field: Tannic acid is used as a pharmaceutical ingredient to prepare antioxidants, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibacterial drugs, and anti-cancer drugs.
3. Beverage industry: Tannic acid is an important component of tea and coffee, which can give the beverage a unique flavor and mouthfeel.
4. Cosmetics: Tannins can be used in cosmetics to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects and to protect the skin from environmental damage.
Product Details
Product Name | Tannic Acid |
Appearance | brown powder |
Active Ingredient | Tannic Acid |
Specification | 98% |
Test Method | HPLC |
CAS NO. | 1401-55-4 |
Function | Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory |
Free Sample | Available |
COA | Available |
Shelf life | 24 Months |
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