(-)-Epigallocatechin

Catalogue No.: IM073403
CAS No.: 970-74-1
Mol. Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₇

Description

Catalogue Number	IM073403
CAS No.	970-74-1
Chemical Name	(-)-Epigallocatechin
Synonyms	(2R,3R)-3,4-Dihydro-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-3,5,7-triol; Epigallocatechol; l-Gallocatecholl); (-)-3,3',4',5,5',7-Flavanhexol; (-)-Epigallocatechol; (-)-epi-Gallocatechin; (2R,3R)-2-(3,4,5-Trihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxychroman; 1-epi-3',4',5',5,7-Pentahydroxy-3-flavanol; 3,3',4',5,5',7-Flavanhexol; Antiscurvy factor C2; EGC; Galloepicatechin; L-Epigallocatechin; NSC 674039; Sunphenon EGC; epi-Gallocatechin; l-Epigallocatechin; l-Epigallocatechol;
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₄O₇
Molecular Weight	306.27
Appearance	White to Light Beige Solid
Melting Point	>200°C (dec.)
Storage	-20°C
Solubility	Acetone (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Applications	A natural constituent of green tea. It is an antioxidant and a potential cancer chemopreventive agent. An epimer of (-)-Gallocatechin (G188990).
Category	Standards; Enzyme Activators and Inhibitors;

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