Methyl gallate is a phenolic compound. It is the methyl ester of gallic acid. Methyl gallate is a phenolic compound. It is the methyl ester of gallic acid. It is found in Terminalia myriocarpa, Bergenia ciliata (hairy Bergenia) and Geranium niveum. It is found in the fruit extract of Paeonia anomala. It is also found in wine.