(-)-Epigallocatechin

Also known as: (-)-Epigallocatechin (EGC), EGC, (-)-Epigallo catechin, Galloepicatechin, epigallocatechol, Sunphenon EGC, Teacatechin II, (-)-Epigallatocatechin, (2R,3R)-2-(3,4,5-Trihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-chromanetriol, (2R,3R)-2-(3,4,5-Trihydroxyphenyl)chromane-3,5,7-triol, 3,3',4',5,5',7-flavanhexol, MFCD00075939

(-)-Epigallocatechin (CAS 970-74-1) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C15H14O7 and a molecular weight of 306.267 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 208-210°C, a boiling point of 685.6±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.7±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 368.5±31.5 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 970-74-1
Jingsj CID: J-29807-7
Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₇
Molecular Weight: 306.267 g/mol
Category: Organic Compounds
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	208-210°C
Boiling Point	685.6±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.7±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	368.5±31.5 °C
Exact Mass	306.073944
PSA	130.61000
LogP	-0.10
Vapor Pressure	0.0±2.2 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.776

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Wang N, et al. (-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate Inhibits Fibrillogenesis of Chicken Cystatin. J Agric Food Chem. 2015 Jan 26 [2]. Chung SS, et al. Curcumin and Epigallocatechin Gallate Inhibit the Cancer Stem Cell Phenotype via Down-regulation of STAT3-NFκB Signaling. Anticancer Res. 2015 Jan;35(1):39-46. [3]. Lee P, et al. Effects of Epigallocatechin gallate against Enterococcus faecalis biofilm and virulence. Arch Oral Biol. 2015 Mar;60(3):393-9.

Additional Information

[1]. Wang N, et al. (-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate Inhibits Fibrillogenesis of Chicken Cystatin. J Agric Food Chem. 2015 Jan 26 [2]. Chung SS, et al. Curcumin and Epigallocatechin Gallate Inhibit the Cancer Stem Cell Phenotype via Down-regulation of STAT3-NFκB Signaling. Anticancer Res. 2015 Jan;35(1):39-46. [3]. Lee P, et al. Effects of Epigallocatechin gallate against Enterococcus faecalis biofilm and virulence. Arch Oral Biol. 2015 Mar;60(3):393-9.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2932999099
Summary	2932999099. other heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of (-)-Epigallocatechin?

The CAS number of (-)-Epigallocatechin is 970-74-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of (-)-Epigallocatechin?

(-)-Epigallocatechin has molecular formula C15H14O7 and molecular weight 306.267 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of (-)-Epigallocatechin?

For (-)-Epigallocatechin, Downstream Products: 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazine, S-Adenosyl-L-homocysteine, Theaflavin-3'-gallate.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "(-)-Epigallocatechin (CAS 970-74-1)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-29807-7 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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