Gallocatechin, CAS No. 970-73-0

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970-73-0

Catalog No. EBD2203250

CAS 970-73-0

Name Gallocatechin

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Basic Information

Synonyms: (+)-gallocatechin 2α-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2h-1-benzopyran-3β,5,7-triol (2s)-2β-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2h-1-benzopyran-3α,5,7-triol (2s)-3,4-dihydro-2β-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-2h-1-benzopyran-3α,5,7-triol (2s,3r)-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2h-1-benzopyran-3,5,7-triol 2h-1-benzopyran-3,5,7-triol,3,4-dihydro-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-,(2r-trans-) nsc674038 2H-1-Benzopyran-3,5,7-triol,3,4-dihydro-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-,(2R,3S)- 2H-1-Benzopyran-3,5,7-triol,3,4-dihydro-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-,(2R-trans)- Gallocatechol Gallocatechol,d- (+)-Gallocatechol d-Gallocatechin

Molecular Formula: C15H14O7

Molecular Weight: 306.27

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents > Phytochemicals and Natural Products

Product Description:

Gallocatechin is a flavan-3-ol, a type of catechin and a natural polyphenol. It is a stereoisomer of epigallocatechin and is commonly found in green tea, grapes, and other plant sources. Its chemical structure consists of two benzene rings (A and B) and a dihydropyran heterocycle (C ring) with a hydroxyl group at carbon 3, featuring multiple phenolic hydroxyl groups which are responsible for its potent antioxidant activity. The primary interest in gallocatechin stems from its significant biological and pharmacological activities. It exhibits strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and potential chemopreventive properties. Research indicates it may help protect cells from oxidative damage, support cardiovascular health, and show neuroprotective effects. While not a mainstream pharmaceutical API like synthetic drugs, it is a key active constituent in many nutraceutical, cosmeceutical, and herbal supplement formulations aimed at promoting health and preventing disease. As a pure compound, gallocatechin is used extensively in life science research as a standard or probe to study the mechanisms of flavonoid action, oxidative stress, and related metabolic pathways. Its safety profile is generally considered favorable, consistent with its natural occurrence in common dietary sources.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 685.6 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 368.5 °C

Density: 1.695 g/cm3