(-)-Epigallocatechin (EGCG,CAS: 970-74-1): Chemical Properties, Production Process, and Applications
Introduction to EGCG (-)-Epigallocatechin (EGCG), also known as 3,4,5-Trihydroxy-phenyl-(2R,3S)-2,3-dihydroxy-1-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-propan-1-one, is a naturally occurring polyphenol found predominantly in green tea (Camellia sinensis) leaves. As a member of the flavonoid class of compounds, it is renowned for its powerful antioxidant properties. EGCG has gained significant attention in both scientific research and industrial applications due to its potential […]