(-)-Epigallocatechin Gallate

(-)-Epigallocatechin Gallate

• SMILES: Oc1cc(O)c2C[C@@H](OC(=O)c3cc(O)c(O)c(O)c3)[C@H](Oc2c1)c1cc(O)c(O)c(O)c1
• Formula: C22H18O11

• Purity: 0.9943
• CAS#: 989-51-5
• Molecular Weight: 458.375
• Bioactivity: Epigallocatechol Gallate(EGCG) is an antioxidant polyphenol flavonoid that inhibits telomerase and DNA methyltransferase. EGCG blocks the activation of EGF receptors and HER-2 receptors. EGCG is a phenolic antioxidant found in a number of plants such as green and black tea. It inhibits cellular oxidation and prevents free radical damage to cells.

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