(-)-Epicatechin Gallate – 10 mg

Brand:
Cayman
CAS:
1257-08-5
Storage:
-20
UN-No:
Non-Hazardous - /

The catechins, including (−)-epicatechin (EC) and (−)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) (Item No. 70935), are polyphenols which are abundant in green and black teas. (−)-Epicatechin gallate (ECG) is a natural catechin with a single galloyl group. Like EGCG, it inhibits the growth of cancer cells and has anti-inflammatory effects.{23119,23117,23118} The hydroxyl groups of ECG contribute to its potent antioxidant activity and facilitate the killing of methicillin-resistant strains of S. aureus.{23115,23120}  

 

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Description

A natural catechin which inhibits the growth of cancer cells and has anti-inflammatory effects; has potent antioxidant activity and facilitates the killing of methicillin-resistant strains of S. aureus


Formal name: 3,4,5-trihydroxy-benzoic acid, (2R,3R)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-5,7-dihydroxy-2H-1-benzopyran-3-yl ester

Synonyms:  ECG

Molecular weight: 442.4

CAS: 1257-08-5

Purity: ≥98%

Formulation: A crystalline solid


Product Type|Biochemicals|Antibiotics||Product Type|Biochemicals|Natural Products|Polyphenols||Product Type|Biochemicals|Ox Stress Reagents|Antioxidants||Research Area|Cancer||Research Area|Immunology & Inflammation||Research Area|Infectious Disease|Bacterial Diseases|MRSA