(-)-Epigallocatechin

SKU: orb1304767

Description

(-)-Epigallocatechin, a major green tea flavonoid, selectively binds to unfolded polypeptides to prevent amyloid fibril formation. This activity makes it a valuable research tool for in vitro and in vivo studies investigating protein aggregation diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Protein Biochemistry

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 970-74-1
• MW: 306.27
• Purity: 98.00% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₇
• SMILES: O[C@H]1[C@H](OC=2C(C1)=C(O)C=C(O)C2)C3=CC(O)=C(O)C(O)=C3
• Target: MMP,Autophagy
• Solubility: H2O:25 mg/mL (81.63 mM);DMSO:125 mg/mL (408.14 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

MMP, Epigallocatechin, EGC, l-Epigallocatechin, Autophagy

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

72277