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  • (-)-epigallocatechin 3-gallate  989-51-5
Name:(-)-epigallocatechin 3-gallate 989-51-5
CAS No:989-51-5

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION


Description

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), also known as epigallocatechin-3-gallate, is the ester of epigallocatechin and gallic acid, and is a type of catechin.
EGCG, the most abundant catechin in tea, is a polyphenol under basic research for its potential to affect human health and disease. EGCG is used in many dietary supplements.

Basic Info

Chemical Name (-)-epigallocatechin 3-gallate
Synonyms

TEA CATECHIN;Epigallocatechin gallate;E-5187;EGCG;Teavigo;ECGC;epigallocatechin 3-gallate;Teavigo TG;EGCG-d6;(-)-Epigallocatechin gallate,EGCG;Collapse

CAS No. 989-51-5
Molecular Formula C22H18O11
Molecular Weight 458.37200
PSA 197.37000
LogP 2.23320

Properties

Appearance & Physical State Yellow Powder
Density 1.9g/cm3
Boiling Point 909.1ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 222-224ºC
Flash Point 320ºC
Refractive Index 1.857
Stability Stable, but may be light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Storage Condition 2-8ºC

Safety Info

RTECS KB5200000
WGK Germany 2

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