1. Definition of gallic acid industry
The gallic acid industry refers to the industry that produces and applies gallic acid and its related products. Gallic acid is a polyphenolic organic compound that is widely found in plants in nature, such as palm-leaved rhubarb, eucalyptus, dogwood, etc. It has a variety of biological activities, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, etc., and has a wide range of applications in food, medicine, chemical industry and other fields. The products of the gallic acid industry include gallic acid and its derivatives, gallates, etc., which are widely used in food, medicine, chemical and other fields.
Gallic acid, chemical name is 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid, molecular formula C7H6O5, is a polyphenolic organic compound, widely found in palm-leaf rhubarb, macrophyllum eucalyptus, dogwood and other plants, in food, biology, medicine, chemical industry and other fields have a wide range of applications.
The alkyl esters of gallic acid can be divided into low-grade esters (such as methyl esters, ethyl esters, propyl esters, etc.) and high-grade esters (such as octyl esters, lauryl esters, octadecyl alcohol esters, etc.) according to the number of alkyl carbon atoms, and these ester compounds are food antioxidants with excellent performance.
Gallic acid has a variety of biological activities such as anti-inflammatory, anti-mutagenic, antioxidant, and anti-free radicalsAt the same time, gallic acid has anti-tumor effects and can inhibit the metastasis of mastocytoma, thereby prolonging survivalIt is also a relatively suitable trypanocidal drug candidate;It has a protective effect on the liver and can resist the physiological and biochemical transformations of the liver induced by carbon tetrachloride;Endothelial-dependent contraction and endothelium-dependent relaxation can be induced by inhibiting endothelial NO production.
In addition, gallic acid can be used to make a variety of fuels, fireworks stabilizers, blue-black ink (gallic acid and trivalent iron ions form blue-black precipitate, which is the raw material of blue-black ink) and flute agent, can be used as a plant growth regulator, combined with vitamin C as a fortified bait for fish farming, is also an ultraviolet absorber, flame retardant, semiconductor photoresist raw material, can be formulated anti-rust primer and aluminum alloy organic coating, and fluidizer for water-based drilling mud, the effect is comparable to lignosulfonate, or even better. It is also used in tanning industry;It can also be used as a photographic contrast agent. It is also used as a contrast agent and an analytical reagent for the detection of free inorganic acids, dihydroxyacetone, alkaloids and metals.
Gallic acid is widely found in plants in nature, inLily, gallnut, pomegranate, sumac, grape, moonflower, rhodiolaIn addition, there is also a higher content in Tibetan medicinal materials such as Rhizome and Rhizome.
As a kind of polyphenolic compound widely existing in nature, gallic acid is mainly extracted from gallic acid as raw material in China, and the extraction methods mainly include acid hydrolysis, hydrolysis, fermentation, biological enzyme and so on.
Based on type, the market for gallic acid is divided into:Industrial grade, pharmaceutical grade, food grade, others。Food grade has the largest market share. Due to the various natural properties of gallic acid, such as antimicrobial, antifungal, and antibacterial, the demand for food products containing gallic acid is increasing.
Geographically, the global gallic acid market has been segmented into: North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, South America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia-Pacific is a major contributor to the gallic acid market and is expected to witness the highest growth during the period under review. The fast-growing cosmetics and personal care and healthcare industries have increased the demand for gallic acid.
In North America, the growth is attributed to the growing demand for gallic acid in the pharmaceutical industry. In Europe, the rapidly growing electronics and food industries have increased the demand for gallic acid. The Middle East, Africa, and Latin America will witness significant growth due to the expansion of the paper industry.
2. Analysis of market demand and development prospects of gallic acid industry in 2023
The application of gallic acid is mainly to produce gallic acid derivatives through oxidation, polymerization, reduction and other reactions, and then are used in cosmetics, biomedicine and fine chemicals. In the field of medicine, propyl gallate can be used to synthesize a variety of drugs, such as antibiotics, antineoplastic drugs, analgesics, etc. Among them, propyl gallate is one of the important raw materials for the synthesis of antiviral drugs.
Gallic is the main raw material of gallic acid, which is mainly concentrated in Guizhou, Sichuan, Hubei, Hunan, Shaanxi, Yunnan and other provinces in China, and the above six provinces account for more than ninety percent of the global gallic production.
Electronic-grade gallic acid is mainly used in the manufacture of large-scale integrated circuit boards in the field of microelectronics. At the same time, electronic grade gallic acid is a biological intermediate, and its derivatives are very rich, which are widely used in pharmaceutical, chemical, food, printing and dyeing, military industry, organic synthesis and other industries.
Due to the wide distribution of gallic acid production raw materials in China, China has become the main market for gallic acid in the world, accounting for about 85% of the global market share, followed by India, accounting for 10%.
In terms of production, the current gallic acid production enterprises in the world and in China include Jiuheng Biotechnology, Beiyuan Chemical, Linong Science and Trade, Tianxin Biotechnology, Beilong Chemical, Gaoyuan Biochemical, Chicheng Biotechnology, JPN Pharma, Xianwei Industry, and Ouhai Fine Chemical.
Gallic acid raw materials are extensive, with excellent comprehensive properties and a wide range of applications, so the domestic market demand is high. At present, China is the world's major gallic acid production and consumption country, and there are many production enterprises. In 2020, the global gallic acid market size reached 4500 million yuan, which is expected to reach 7400 million yuan.