| Formule |
CAS |
| C15H22O5 |
1034-01-0 |
Background
Octyl gallate is used as an antioxidant.
SynonymsOctyl gallate
UsesCosmetics
Food such as margerine and peanut butter
Pharmaceuticals
Cross-ReactionsUnusual ReactionsAirborne contact dermatitis
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Referenties
| 1. |
van Ketel, W.G., Dermatitis from octyl
gallate in peanut butter. Contact Dermatitis, 1978. 4(1): p. 60-1. |
| 2. |
de Groot, A.C. and F. Gerkens, Occupational
airborne contact dermatitis from octyl gallate. Contact Dermatitis,
1990. 23(3): p. 184-6. |
| 3. |
Hausen, B.M. and W. Beyer, The sensitizing
capacity of the antioxidants propyl, octyl, and dodecyl gallate and
some related gallic acid esters. [Review]. Contact Dermatitis, 1992.
26(4): p. 253-8. |
Author(s):
dr. Jan R. Mekkes. Dermatologist, Amsterdam UMC.