Epigallocatechin Gallate
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Molar mass | 458. 372 g/mol |
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Formula | C22H18O11 |
IUPAC ID | [(2R,3R)-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)chroman-3-yl] 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate |
Soluble in | Water |
ChemSpider | 58575 |
PubChem CID | 65064 |
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ID | 1130174 |
About Epigallocatechin Gallate
Epigallocatechin gallate, 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.