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Ellagic acid

Name Ellagic acid
Synonyms 2,3,7,8-tetrahydroxy(1)benzopyrano(5,4,3-cde)(1)benzopyran-5,10-dione; 4,4',5,5',6,6'-Hexahydroxydiphenic acid 2,6,2',6'-dilactone
Molecular Formula C14H6O8
Molecular Weight 302.20
CAS Registry Number 476-66-4
EINECS 207-508-3
Density 1.667
Melting point >360 ºC
Water solubility <0.1 g/100 mL at 21 ºC
INQUIRY

Ellagic acid is an organic substance with a chemical formula of C14H6O8, a polyphenol dilactone, and a dimeric derivative of gallic acid. Ellagic acid is a natural polyphenol component widely found in various soft fruits, nuts and other plant tissues. Ellagic acid exhibits a significant inhibitory effect on chemical substances-induced carcinogenesis and many other carcinogenesis, especially colon cancer, esophageal cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer, tongue and skin tumors and so on.

Function and Application

1. Scavenging free radicals 2. Inhibit lipid peroxidation 3. Other antioxidant activities 4. Protect the liver 5. Inhibit melanin production and whiten

Specification

Product name	Ellagic acid	Extraction solvent	Water & Alcohol extraction
Ingredients	Ellagic acid	Total heavy metals	≤10ppm
GMO status	GMO free	Ash	≤ 5.0%
Test method	HPLC	Total plate count	≤ 1000 cfu/g
Mesh size	100% through 80 mesh size	Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 cfu/g
Color	Yellow powder	Shelf life	2 years