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E4143

Sigma-Aldrich

(−)-Epigallocatechin gallate

≥95%

Synonym(s):

(−)-cis-2-(3,4,5-Trihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-benzopyran-3,5,7-triol 3-gallate, (−)-cis-3,3′,4′,5,5′,7-Hexahydroxy-flavane-3-gallate, EGCG

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C22H18O11
CAS Number:
989-51-5
Molecular Weight:
458.37
MDL number:
MFCD00075940
UNSPSC Code:
12352205
PubChem Substance ID:
57654158
NACRES:
NA.25

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥95%

solubility

H2O: ≥5 mg/mL, clear

application(s)

metabolomics
vitamins, nutraceuticals, and natural products

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

Oc1cc(O)c2C[C@@H](OC(=O)c3cc(O)c(O)c(O)c3)[C@H](Oc2c1)c4cc(O)c(O)c(O)c4

InChI

1S/C22H18O11/c23-10-5-12(24)11-7-18(33-22(31)9-3-15(27)20(30)16(28)4-9)21(32-17(11)6-10)8-1-13(25)19(29)14(26)2-8/h1-6,18,21,23-30H,7H2/t18-,21-/m1/s1

InChI key

WMBWREPUVVBILR-WIYYLYMNSA-N

Gene Information

human ... CYP1A2(1544)

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General description

(−)-Epigallocatechin gallate from green tea is the prime bioactive component, accounting for 50-80% of the total catechin content. It comprises a chemical structure similar to that of epicatechin gallate (ECG), an ester of gallic acid and epigallocatechin.

Application

(-)-Epigallocatechin gallate has been used:
  • as an anti-tumor agent on murine TRAMP metastatic prostate cell line by cell proliferation assay, apoptosis detection and modified Boyden-chamber assay
  • induces cell death in acute myeloid leukaemia through death associated protein kinase-2 pathway analyzed through cell viability, cell cycle and apoptosis assay
  • as an inhibitor of osteoclast differentiation in murine preosteoclast cell line RAW264.7
  • to promote myogenic differentiation

Biochem/physiol Actions

(-)-Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), an antioxidant polyphenol flavonoid exerts anti-tumor properties by inhibiting telomerase and DNA methyltransferase activity. EGCG inhibits the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), MMP-9 and reduces the invasiveness. EGCG blocks the activation of epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptors and human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER-2). EGCG increases bone mineral density and reduces bone resorption. EGCG inhibits osteoclastogenesis by inhibiting receptor activator of nuclear factor κ-B ligand (RANKL) induced nuclear factor κ B (NF-κB) transcriptional activity. EGCG reduces skeletal muscle atrophy. EGCG has anti-aging property and increases myogenic differentiation. EGCG inhibits fatty acid synthase and glutamate dehydrogenase activity.

Pictograms

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GHS07,GHS09

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H317,H319,H411

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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0000412959
0000412959
0000385048
0000374567
0000363849

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  6. Is (-)-Epigallocatechin gallate (Product No. E4143) sterile and tested for endotoxins?

    Product No. E4143 ((-)-Epigallocatechin gallate) is not prepared under sterile conditions and has not been tested for endotoxins.

  7. Is (-)-Epigallocatechin gallate (Product No. E4143) for human use

    No. Product No. E4143 ((-)-Epigallocatechin gallate) is for laboratory research use only, not for human use.

  8. What is the solubility of (-)-Epigallocatechin gallate (E4143)?

    We have tested the solubility of (-)-Epigallocatechin gallate at 5 mg/mL in water.

  9. What is the solution stability of (-)-Epigallocatechin gallate (E4143)?

    A solution of (-)-Epigallocatechin gallate in water at a concentration of 0.3 mg/mL was found to have significantly decreased in purity (from 99.6% to 81.7%) after 2.5 hours at room temperature. A similar solution of (-)-Epigallocatechin gallate in water at a concentration of 0.3 mg/mL was found to have decreased in purity only slightly (from 99.5% to 99.3%) after 2.0 hours at 4°C.

  10. Can (-)-Epigallocatechin gallate be determined in plasma and urine?

    The determination of (-)-Epigallocatechin gallate in plasma and urine by HPLC has been reported in Cancer Epidemiol. Biomark. Prev., 4, 393 (1995).

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Prostate carcinoma and green tea:(-) epigallocatechin-3-gallate inhibits inflammation-triggered MMP-2 activation and invasion in murine TRAMP model
Sartor L, et al.
International Journal of Cancer. Journal International Du Cancer, 112(5), 823-829 (2004)
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate induces cell death in acute myeloid leukaemia cells and supports all-trans retinoic acid-induced neutrophil differentiation via death-associated protein kinase 2
Britschgi A, et al.
British Journal of Haematology, 149(1), 55-64 (2010)
Proposed mechanisms of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate for anti-obesity
Moon HS, et al.
Chemico-Biological Interactions, 167(2), 85-98 (2007)
Takuya Miyagawa et al.
Pharmaceutics, 12(5) (2020-05-02)
Neovascularization (NV) of the cornea disrupts vision which leads to blindness. Investigation of antiangiogenic, slow-release and biocompatible approaches for treating corneal NV is of great importance. We designed an eye drop formulation containing gelatin/epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) nanoparticles (NPs) for targeted therapy
(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate stimulates myogenic differentiation through TAZ activation
Kim AR, et al.
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 486(2), 378-384 (2017)
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