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Cat Number: PIPE-0700

(-)-epigallocatechingallate

CAS Number

84650-60-2

Synonyms

5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate
Tea, ext.
[5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl] 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate

Description

Tea polyphenol, also called green tea extract, is a chemical compound, such as flavanoids and tannins, found naturally in tea. These chemical compounds are believed to be beneficial to human health, and they are the basis of many claims made about the health benefits of tea. Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants, which can reduce the risk of developing coronary artery disease and a number of other health problems. The compounds found in tea have also been linked with cancer reduction. Tea polyphenol is a natural compound used in cosmetics material.

Molecular Weight

458.4

Molecular Formula

C22H18O11

EINECS

283-519-7

SMILES

C1C(C(OC2=CC(=CC(=C21)O)O)C3=CC(=C(C(=C3)O)O)O)OC(=O)C4=CC(=C(C(=C4)O)O)O

Appearance

Powder

Storage

Room temperature