INCI Name
TANNIC ACID
Functions
2 Roles
Sustainability
N/A
Category
astringent
What It Does
Tannins. Gallic acid derivatives found in nutgalls, bark and other plant parts, especially oak bark
Molecular Profile
Molecular Weight
1701.20
g/mol
LogP
6.20
Partition coefficient (lipophilicity)
H-Bond Donors
25
Hydrogen bond donor count
H-Bond Acceptors
46
Hydrogen bond acceptor count
Polar Surface Area
778.0
Angstroms squared
Ingredient Attributes
Ingredient Compatibility
Known Interactions
IRONUse CautionPrecipitation
Iron + Tannins form dark-colored insoluble complexes (ink-like precipitate), common in tea/coffee + iron fortification. Use iron bisglycinate or EDTA-chelated iron to prevent.
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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- TANNIC ACID
- Common Name
- tannic acid
- CAS Number
- 1401-55-4
- Category
- astringent
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