Gallic Acid - Esters

Esters

Also known as galloylated esters:

  • Ethyl gallate, a food additive with E number E313
  • Propyl gallate, or propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate, an ester formed by the condensation of gallic acid and propanol
  • Octyl gallate, the ester of octanol and gallic acid
  • Dodecyl gallate, or lauryl gallate, the ester of dodecanol and gallic acid
  • Epicatechin gallate, a flavan-3-ol, a type of flavonoid, present in green tea
  • Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), also known as epigallocatechin 3-gallate, the ester of epigallocatechin and gallic acid, and a type of catechin
  • Gallocatechin gallate (GCG), the ester of gallocatechin and gallic acid and a type of flavan-3ol
  • Theaflavin-3-gallate, a theaflavin derivative

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