(-)-Gallocatechin

About (-)-Gallocatechin

(-)-Gallocatechin is a high-purity reference standard of Gallocatechin carrying the CAS registry number 3371-27-5. Its molecular formula is C15H14O7 and its molecular weight is 306.27 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (2S,3R)-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol. It is also known as (2S,3R)-gallocatechin or ent-gallocatechin.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Laboratories use this Gallocatechin standard for identity and assay testing, system suitability checks and method validation supporting ANDA and DMF filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	(-)-Gallocatechin
Catalogue No.	VQ-037480
CAS Number	3371-27-5
IUPAC name	(2S,3R)-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol
Molecular formula	C₁₅H₁₄O₇
Molecular weight	306.27 g/mol
Exact mass	306.074
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	XMOCLSLCDHWDHP-DOMZBBRYSA-N
SMILES	C1[C@H]([C@@H](OC2=CC(=CC(=C21)O)O)C3=CC(=C(C(=C3)O)O)O)O
PubChem CID	9882981

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	6 / 7
TPSA	131 Å²
Synonyms	(2S,3R)-gallocatechin, (2S,3R)-2-(3,4,5-Trihydroxyphenyl)chroman-3,5,7-triol, ent-gallocatechin, (2S,3R)-2-(3,4,5-Trihydroxyphenyl)-chroman-3,5,7-triol, (-)-Gallocatechol, (2S,3R)-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)chromane-3,5,7-triol, (2S,3R)-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3,5,7-triol, (2S,3R)-flavan-3,3',4',5,5',7-hexol, (2S,3R)-flavan-3,5,7,3',4',5'-hexol, (2S,3R)-(-)-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol, l-Gallocatechin, 4-Gallocatechol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of (-)-Gallocatechin?

The CAS Registry Number of (-)-Gallocatechin is 3371-27-5. It is also known as (2S,3R)-gallocatechin, (2S,3R)-2-(3,4,5-Trihydroxyphenyl)chroman-3,5,7-triol, ent-gallocatechin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of (-)-Gallocatechin?

(-)-Gallocatechin has the molecular formula C15H14O7 and a molecular weight of 306.27 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S,3R)-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol.

What is (-)-Gallocatechin used for?

(-)-Gallocatechin is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Gallocatechin. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of (-)-Gallocatechin can I order?

We supply (-)-Gallocatechin in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with (-)-Gallocatechin?

Yes. Every lot of (-)-Gallocatechin is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can (-)-Gallocatechin be shipped internationally?

Yes. (-)-Gallocatechin is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.