59634-75-2

Basic information

• Product Name: 1-O-Galloylglycerol
• CAS NO: 59634-75-2
• Molecular Weight: 244.201
• Mol File: 59634-75-2.mol

Chemical Properties

• CAS DataBase Reference: 1-O-Galloylglycerol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1-O-Galloylglycerol(59634-75-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1-O-Galloylglycerol(59634-75-2)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 59634-75-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Natural chemical compound

1-O-Galloylglycerol is a naturally occurring compound found in plants, particularly in green tea leaves.

Type of galloyl glycerol

It is a molecule composed of gallic acid and glycerol.

Biological activities

1-O-Galloylglycerol has been reported to have several biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties.

Promoting endothelial cell function

It has been studied for its potential in promoting the function of endothelial cells, which line the interior surface of blood vessels.

Inhibiting cancer cell growth

1-O-Galloylglycerol has shown potential in inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.

Therapeutic agent for diabetes and obesity

It has also shown potential as a therapeutic agent for diabetes and obesity.

Upstream product

• 121-79-9 Propyl gallate 
• 56-81-5 glycerol 
• 149-91-7 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid 

Relevant articles and documents

Enzymatic synthesis of 1-o-galloylglycerol: Characterization and determination of its antioxidant properties

1-o-Galloylglycerol (GG) was synthesized by the enzymatic glycerolysis of propyl gallate (PG) using a food-grade lipase (Lipozyme 435). The reaction conditions affecting the yield of GG were optimized and a yield of 76.9% ± 1.2% was obtained. GG was chara

Solvent-Free Enzymatic Synthesis of 1-o-Galloylglycerol Optimized by the Taguchi Method

Gallic acid (GA) and its lipophilic forms, alkyl gallates, have been widely used in several industrial fields as antioxidants. However, the potential harmful effects of alkyl gallates, such as estrogenic effects, limit their application and raise safety c

Tannins and Related Compounds. X. Rhubarb (2): Isolation and Structures of a Glycerol Gallate, Gallic Acid Glucoside Gallates, Galloylglucoses and Isolindleyin

Six tannin-related compounds (I-VI) have been isolated from commercial rhubarb, and their structures have been established on the basis of chemical and spectroscopic data to be 1-O-galloylglycerol (I), gallic acid 3-O-β-D-(6'-O-galloyl)-glucopyranoside (II), gallic acid 4-O-β-D-(6'-O-galloyl)-glucopyranoside (III), 1,6-di-O-galloyl-β-D-glucose (IV), 6-O-galloylglucose (V) and 4-(4'-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanone 4'-O-β-D-(2"-O-galloyl)-glucopyranoside (VI, named isolindleyin).Keywords - rhubarb; Polygonaceae; glycerol gallate; gallic acid glucoside gallate; galloylglucose; isolindleyin; tannin-related compound