(-)-Epigallocatechin

CAS: 970-74-1

Ref. 3D-FE22729

Product Information

• Name: (-)-Epigallocatechin
• Synonyms: (2R,3R)-3,4-Dihydro-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-3,5,7-triolEpigallocatecholl-Gallocatecholl
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: (-)-Epigallocatechin is a polyphenolic compound, which is a type of catechin, primarily found in the tea plant, Camellia sinensis. This compound is abundant in green tea leaves and is recognized for its potent antioxidant properties. The source of (-)-Epigallocatechin can be traced back to the biosynthesis pathway in plants, where it contributes to the plant's defense mechanisms against environmental stressors.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 306.27 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₇
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H14O7/c16-7-3-9(17)8-5-12(20)15(22-13(8)4-7)6-1-10(18)14(21)11(19)2-6/h1-4,12,15-21H,5H2/t12-,15-/m1/s1
• InChI key: InChIKey=XMOCLSLCDHWDHP-IUODEOHRSA-N
• SMILES: Oc1cc(O)c2c(c1)O[C@H](c1cc(O)c(O)c(O)c1)[C@H](O)C2