Gallic Acid. 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic Acid . Acid, Gallic . A colorless or slightly yellow crystalline compound obtained from nutgalls. It is used in photography, pharmaceuticals, and as an analytical reagent. . 1.00
Chenodeoxycholic Acid. Chenique Acid . Chenix . Chenofalk . Chenophalk . Henohol . Quenobilan . Quenocol . Sodium Chenodeoxycholate . Acid, Chenic . Acid, Chenique . Acid, Chenodeoxycholic . Acid, Gallodesoxycholic . Chenodeoxycholate, Sodium . Chenic Acid . Chenodeoxycholate . Chenodiol . Gallodesoxycholic Acid . A bile acid, usually conjugated with either glycine or taurine. It acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for intestinal absorption and is reabsorbed by the small intestine. It is used as cholagogue, a choleretic laxative, and to prevent or dissolve gallstones. . 0.65
Tannins. Tannic Acid . Tannic Acids . Acid, Tannic . Acids, Tannic . Gallotannic Acid . Polyphenolic compounds with molecular weights of around 500-3000 daltons and containing enough hydroxyl groups (1-2 per 100 MW) for effective cross linking of other compounds (ASTRINGENTS). The two main types are HYDROLYZABLE TANNINS and CONDENSED TANNINS. Historically, the term has applied to many compounds and plant extracts able to render skin COLLAGEN impervious to degradation. The word tannin derives from the Celtic word for OAK TREE which was used for leather processing. . 0.65