Title: Dibromogallic Acid
CAS Registry Number: 602-92-6
CAS Name: 2,6-Dibromo-3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid
Synonyms: 2,6-dibromogallic acid; gallobromol
Molecular Formula: C7H4Br2O5
Molecular Weight: 327.91
Percent Composition: C 25.64%, H 1.23%, Br 48.74%, O 24.40%
Literature References: Prepd by bromination of gallic acid: Etti,
Ber. 11, 1879 (1878).
Properties: Light-brown powder or crystals; crystallizes from water with one H2O which it loses at 120°. mp 150°, also stated as ~140° with decompn. Soluble in 8 parts cold water, 0.5 part boiling water; freely sol in alcohol, ether; practically insol in chloroform.
Melting point: mp 150°, also stated as ~140° with decompn
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.
