Theaflavin-3-gallate facts for kids
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Preferred IUPAC name
(2R,3R)-5,7-Dihydroxy-2-{3,4,6-trihydroxy-5-oxo-8-[(2R,3R)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-2-yl]-5H-benzo[7]annulen-2-yl}-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3-yl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate
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| Other names | Theaflavin-3-monogallate; Theaflavin monogallate A; Theaflavin 2A; TFMG |
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| SMILES | c1c(cc(=O)c(c2c1c(cc(c2O)O)[C@@H]3[C@@H](Cc4c(cc(cc4O3)O)O)O)O)[C@@H]5[C@@H](Cc6c(cc(cc6O5)O)O)OC(=O)c7cc(c(c(c7)O)O)O |
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| Molecular formula | C36H28O16 |
| Molar mass | 716.51 g mol-1 |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) | |
Theaflavin-3-gallate is a theaflavin derivative. It can be found in abundance in black tea and is produced during fermentation. It has been studied as a cancer-fighting chemical when combined with cisplatin against ovarian cancer cells. Consuming large amounts of black tea has been reported to reduce the effects of aging in female populations.
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