Description: (–)-Catechin gallate is a competitive inhibitor of the facilitative glucose transporter GLUT4. It inhibits proliferation of MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells and reduces VEGF-induced tyrosine phosphorylation of VEGF receptor 2 (VEGFR2).

Synonym: (–)-Catechin gallate; (–)-CG

IUPAC/Chemical Name: (2S,3R)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxychroman-3-yl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate

InChi Key: LSHVYAFMTMFKBA-CTNGQTDRSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C22H18O10/c23-11-6-14(25)12-8-19(32-22(30)10-4-16(27)20(29)17(28)5-10)21(31-18(12)7-11)9-1-2-13(24)15(26)3-9/h1-7,19,21,23-29H,8H2/t19-,21+/m1/s1

SMILES Code: OC1=CC([C@H]2[C@H](OC(C3=CC(O)=C(O)C(O)=C3)=O)CC4=C(O)C=C(O)C=C4O2)=CC=C1O

Appearance: Solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO

Shelf Life: >3 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001