Octyl gallate home ICD10: L23.9


Formule CAS
C15H22O5 1034-01-0



Background
Octyl gallate is used as an antioxidant.

Synonyms
Octyl gallate

Uses
Cosmetics
Food such as margerine and peanut butter
Pharmaceuticals

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions
Airborne 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.

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