Uses
(-)-Epicatechin 3-(3-O-methylgallate) is a catechin, that can be isolated from tea leaf. (-)-Epicatechin 3-(3-O-methylgallate) shows anti-inflammatory activity[1][2].
Definition
ChEBI: Epicatechin 3-O-(3'-O-methylgallate) is a gallate ester obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of gallic acid with the (3R)-hydroxy group of epicatechin. It has a role as a Camellia sinensis metabolite and an anti-inflammatory agent. It is a member of flavans, a gallate ester, a polyphenol and a monomethoxybenzene. It is functionally related to a (-)-epicatechin.
References
[1] Saijo R . Isolation and Chemical Structures of Two New Catechins from Fresh Tea Leaf[J].Agricultural and Biological Chemistry, 1982.
[2] Iijima T, et al. Synthesis of (-)-epicatechin 3-(3-O-methylgallate) and (+)-catechin 3-(3-O-methylgallate), and their anti-inflammatory activity. Chem Biodivers. 2009 Apr;6(4):520-6. DOI:
10.1002/cbdv.200800224
