Term Name: (-)-epigallocatechin 3-gallate
Synonyms: (-)-epigallocatechin 3-O-gallate, (-)-epigallocatechin gallate, (-)-epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate, (-)-epigallocatechol gallate, (2R,3R)-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate, 3-O-galloyl-(-)-epigallocatechin, [(2R,3R)-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-yl] 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate, EGCG, epigallocatechin 3-gallate, epigallocatechin 3-O-gallate, epigallocatechin gallate, L-epigallocatechin gallate, NVP-XAA 723
Definition: A gallate ester obtained by the formal condensation of gallic acid with the (3R)-hydroxy group of (-)-epigallocatechin.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:4806]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: flavans gallate ester polyphenol
has_functional_parent: (-)-epigallocatechin
has_role: antineoplastic agent antioxidant apoptosis inducer geroprotector Hsp90 inhibitor neuroprotective agent plant metabolite
inverse has_functional_parent: theasinensin A