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Theaflavin-3-gallate
Theaflavin 3-gallate.svg
Other names Theaflavin-3-monogallate; Theaflavin monogallate A; Theaflavin 2A; TFMG
Identifiers
CAS number 30462-34-1
PubChem 169167
SMILES c1c(cc(=O)c(c2c1c(cc(c2O)O)[C@@H]3[C@@H](Cc4c(cc(cc4O3)O)O)O)O)[C@@H]5[C@@H](Cc6c(cc(cc6O5)O)O)OC(=O)c7cc(c(c(c7)O)O)O
Properties
Molecular formula C36H28O16
Molar mass 716.51 g mol-1
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Theaflavin-3-gallate is a theaflavin derivative. It can be found in abundance in black tea and is produced during fermentation. It has been studied as a cancer-fighting chemical when combined with cisplatin against ovarian cancer cells. Consuming large amounts of black tea has been reported to reduce the effects of aging in female populations.

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