(+)-Catechin gallate
| Compound Structure: |
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| Synonyms: | (-)-Epicatechin gallate; Epicatechin gallate; (-)-Epicatechin-3-O-gallate;(-)-epicatechingallate;L-Epicatechin gallate;epicatechin monogallate;(-)-Epicatechin-3-gallate;Teatannin;Epicatechol, gallate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compound ID: | NMPC-015 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Molecular Formula: | C22H18O10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canonical SMILES: | C1C(C(OC2=CC(=CC(=C21)O)O)C3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O)OC(=O)C4=CC(=C(C(=C4)O)O)O | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InChIKey: | LSHVYAFMTMFKBA-PZJWPPBQSA-N | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| About the compound: | Catechin gallate is composed of the catechin moiety (a type of flavonoid) esterified with gallic acid. The "(+)" in its name indicates that it is the positive enantiomer, meaning it rotates plane-polarized light in a clockwise direction. (+)-Catechin Gallate is found in green tea. The Camellia sinensis plant, from which green tea is derived, contains a mix of catechins, and CG is one of them, albeit in lesser amounts than the more abundant EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate). Other plant sources might contain minor amounts, but green tea remains the primary dietary source. Like other catechins, CG has been studied for its potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties. There's some evidence to suggest catechins can have protective effects on neurons, potentially lowering the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Green tea, which contains catechin gallate, is consumed worldwide for its potential health benefits and refreshing taste. Due to its potential health benefits, extracts of green tea rich in catechins, including CG, are often used in dietary supplements. |
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| Properties: |
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Source: PubChem |
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| Source Species: |
Sclerocarya birrea spp caffra |