An antioxidant with free radical scavenging ability, a potential cancer chemopreventive agent. It inhibits the growth and adherence of P. gingivalis onto the buccal epithelial cells. An epimer of (-)-Epigallocatechin. Melting Point: >218C (dec.) Solubility: DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) Method for Determining Identity: Proton NMR (DMSO-d6) Spectroscopic and Mass Spectrometric analysis TLC Conditions: SiO2, Dichloromethane: Methanol = 8:2, Visualized with UV and AMCS, Single spot, Rf=0.45 Water Content: 5.8% Specific Rotation: +5.4 (c=0.3, Methanol) Elemental Analysis: Calculated: %C: 58.82, %H: 4.61 Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Stable for 6 months after receipt at 4C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological. Toxicity and Hazards: All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.
CAS Number:
[3371-27-5]
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