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Epigallocatechin gallate
Description
An active component found in tea for the chemoprevention of cancer. An antioxidant that acts as an anti-tumor promoter. Induces apoptosis and inhibits angiogenesis.
Specifications
Cas No. 989-51-5
Product ID E6234
Product Name Epigallocatechin gallate
Chemical Name 3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid, (2R,3R)-3,4-dihydro- 5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-2H-1- benzopyran-3-yl
Synonym (-)-Epigallocatechin gallate; EGCG; 3-O-gallate
Formula Wt. 458.37
Melting Point 218oC
Purity ≥98%
Solubility Soluble in methanol or DMSO. Slightly soluble in water.
Store Temp +4oC
References Bhimani, R.S., Troll, W., Grunberger, D., and Frenkel K. Cancer Res. 53:4528-4533 (1993). Fujiki, H., Suganuma, M., Komori, A., Yatsunami, J., Okabe, S., Ohta, T., and Sueoka, E. Cancer Detect. Prev. 18:1-7 (1994). Dong, Z., Ma, W., Huang, C., and Yang,
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