(-)-Epigallocatechin Gallate

Cat. No.: IBDI-430367

(-)-Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) is a major polyphenol in green tea, which can inhibit cell proliferation and induce cell apoptosis. (-)-Epigallocatechin Gallate inhibits glutamate dehydrogenase 1/2 (GDH1/2, GLUD1/2) activity. (-)-Epigallocatechin Gallate has a potent anticancer, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties against various types of cancers such as colorectal cancer, myeloid leukemia, thyroid carcinoma.

Product Details

Target	Endogenous Metabolite | Apoptosis
Molecular Weight	458.37
Appearance	Solid
Synonyms	EGCG, Epigallocatechol Gallate
SMILES	O=C(O[[email protected]]1[[email protected]@H](C2=CC(O)=C(O)C(O)=C2)OC3=CC(O)=CC(O)=C3C1)C4=CC(O)=C(O)C(O)=C4
Structure Classification	Flavonoids>Flavonones Phenols>Polyphenols
Purity	99.87%

Storage & Handling

Shipping	Room temperature in continental US. May vary elsewhere.
Storage	Powder: -20°C/3 years; 4°C/2 years In solvent: -80°C/6 months; -20°C/1 month
Regulatory Status	This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use.