Description
(-)-Epigallocatechin (EGC) is a natural flavonoid isolated from herbs of Berchemia kulingensis Schneid, and it has prominent antiplatelet activity and blood anticoagulation in a dose-dependent manner. (-)-Epigallocatechin is a natural compound, it can also be used in cosmetics material.
Synonyms
Epigallocatechin; Epigallocatechol; (2R,3R)-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol
IUPAC Name
(2R,3R)-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol
Molecular Formula
C15H14O7
Canonical SMILES
C1C(C(OC2=CC(=CC(=C21)O)O)C3=CC(=C(C(=C3)O)O)O)O
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
InChIKey
XMOCLSLCDHWDHP-IUODEOHRSA-N
Boiling Point
685.6±55.0°C (Predicted)
Density
1.695±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Solubility
Acetone (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Alpha
-50 º (c=0.04, EtOH)
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Uses
A natural constituent of green tea. It is an antioxidant and a potential cancer chemopreventive agent.