Doc:FL63AG
From Metabolomics.JP
Gallocatechins refer to a subgroup of Flavan 3-ol derivatives (FL63AG). They ave an additional phenolic hydroxyl group compared to catechins. (+)-Gallocatechin and its stereoisomer (-)-Epigallocatechin are naturally abundant. Catechin gallates are gallic acid esters of the catechins.
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| Name | (+)-Gallocatechin or D-Gallocatechin |
(-)-Epigallocatechin or L-Epigallocatechin |
(+)-Gallocatechin gallate or GCG |
(-)-Epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG |
| B-ring stereo | ↓ | ↓ | ↓ | ↓ |
| 3-Hydroxyl stereo | ↑ | ↓ | ↑ | ↓ |
