描述
Gallaldehyde, also known as 345-trihydroxybenzaldehyde, belongs to pyrogallols and derivatives class of compounds. Those are compounds containing a 1,2,3-trihydroxybenzene moiety. Gallaldehyde is slightly soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Gallaldehyde can be found in lentils, which makes gallaldehyde a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.