Gallate
Gallate
Gallate (pronunciation: /ˈɡæleɪt/) is a term used in chemistry to refer to the salts and esters of gallic acid. The term is derived from the Latin word gallus, which means rooster, and the suffix -ate, which is used in chemistry to denote a salt or ester of an acid.
Etymology
The term gallate is derived from the Latin word gallus, which means rooster. This is in reference to the gall nuts, which were used in the production of gallic acid, from which gallates are derived. The suffix -ate is used in chemistry to denote a salt or ester of an acid.
Related Terms
- Gallic Acid: An organic acid, also known as 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid, from which gallates are derived.
- Ester: A compound made by replacing the hydrogen of an acid by an alkyl or other organic group. Many naturally occurring fats and essential oils are esters.
- Salt (chemistry): In chemistry, a salt is a compound that is formed by the neutralization reaction of an acid and a base.
- Gall Nut: A type of plant gall, produced by various kinds of insects on an oak tree.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gallate
- Wikipedia's article - Gallate
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