An antioxidant with free radical scavenging ability; a potential cancer chemopreventive agent. It inhibits the growth and adherence of P. gingivalis onto the buccal epithelial cells. An epimer of (-)-Epigallocatechin.
Form:
Off-White Solid
Melting Point:
>223 degrees C (dec.)
Solubility:
Acetone, Methanol