Bioactivity | Theaflavin-3-gallate, a black tea theaflavin monomer, is regarded as the biologically important active component of black tea and provides health benefits. Theaflavin-3-gallate acts as prooxidants and induces oxidative stress in the carcinoma cells. Theaflavin-3-gallate reacts directly with reduced glutathione (GSH) in a time- and concentration-dependent manner[1]. |
Name | Theaflavin-3-gallate |
CAS | 30462-34-1 |
Formula | C36H28O16 |
Molar Mass | 716.60 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | -20°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |