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GALLATE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medication
- Dietetics
- Food Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- green tea extract
1, record 1, English, green%20tea%20extract
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Green tea extract contains antioxidant compounds, including flavonoids, vitamins and polyphenols such as epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), which may have antineoplastic properties. 2, record 1, English, - green%20tea%20extract
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Green tea extract can be consumed in capsule, liquid, or powder form. 3, record 1, English, - green%20tea%20extract
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
- Diététique
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- extrait de thé vert
1, record 1, French, extrait%20de%20th%C3%A9%20vert
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le principal antioxydant présent dans le thé vert est l'EGCG [gallate d’épigallocatéchine]. Les produits de santé naturels contenant de l'extrait de thé vert sont vendus sous diverses formes posologiques, telles que des capsules, comprimés, des poudres et des liquides, à prendre par voie orale(par la bouche). 2, record 1, French, - extrait%20de%20th%C3%A9%20vert
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- propyl gallate
1, record 2, English, propyl%20gallate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- n-propyl gallate 2, record 2, English, n%2Dpropyl%20gallate
correct
- gallic acid propyl ester 2, record 2, English, gallic%20acid%20propyl%20ester
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A white crystalline, fat-soluble powder with a slight bitter taste. Used as a flavoring for beverages, candy, desserts, and as a preservative for fats and oils. 3, record 2, English, - propyl%20gallate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C10H12O5 4, record 2, English, - propyl%20gallate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gallate de propyle
1, record 2, French, gallate%20de%20propyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poudre cristalline blanche, un peu amère, liposoluble, servant d’aromatisant pour les boissons, bonbons, desserts et de conservateur pour les corps gras. 2, record 2, French, - gallate%20de%20propyle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C10H12O5 3, record 2, French, - gallate%20de%20propyle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-09-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- octyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate
1, record 3, English, octyl%203%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- octyl gallate 2, record 3, English, octyl%20gallate
correct
- n-octyl gallate 1, record 3, English, n%2Doctyl%20gallate
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most widely added antioxidants are butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene, propyl, octyl and dodecyl gallates and natural or synthetic tocopherols singly or in combination. 3, record 3, English, - octyl%203%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
octyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 4, record 3, English, - octyl%203%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
n-: This prefix must be italicized. 4, record 3, English, - octyl%203%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C15H22O5 5, record 3, English, - octyl%203%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate d’octyle
1, record 3, French, 3%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate%20d%26rsquo%3Boctyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- gallate d’octyle 2, record 3, French, gallate%20d%26rsquo%3Boctyle
correct, masculine noun
- gallate de n-octyle 1, record 3, French, gallate%20de%20n%2Doctyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ester de l’acide gallique utilisé comme antioxydant en particulier pour les huiles et graisses. 3, record 3, French, - 3%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate%20d%26rsquo%3Boctyle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate d’octyle : forme recommandée par l’UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche. 1, record 3, French, - 3%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate%20d%26rsquo%3Boctyle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
n- : Ce préfixe s’écrit en italique. 1, record 3, French, - 3%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate%20d%26rsquo%3Boctyle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C15H22O5 4, record 3, French, - 3%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate%20d%26rsquo%3Boctyle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-09-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Molecular Biology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- epigallocatechin-3-gallate
1, record 4, English, epigallocatechin%2D3%2Dgallate
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- EGCG 2, record 4, English, EGCG
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- epigallocatechin gallate 3, record 4, English, epigallocatechin%20gallate
correct
- EGCG 2, record 4, English, EGCG
correct
- EGCG 2, record 4, English, EGCG
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- épigallocatéchine-3-gallate
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9pigallocat%C3%A9chine%2D3%2Dgallate
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- EGCG 2, record 4, French, EGCG
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- épigallo-catéchine gallate 3, record 4, French, %C3%A9pigallo%2Dcat%C3%A9chine%20gallate
correct, feminine noun
- EGCG 2, record 4, French, EGCG
correct, feminine noun
- EGCG 2, record 4, French, EGCG
- épigallocatéchine gallate 4, record 4, French, %C3%A9pigallocat%C3%A9chine%20gallate
correct, feminine noun
- EGCG 2, record 4, French, EGCG
correct, feminine noun
- EGCG 2, record 4, French, EGCG
- épigallo-cathechin-3 gallate 5, record 4, French, %C3%A9pigallo%2Dcathechin%2D3%20gallate
feminine noun
- EGCG 2, record 4, French, EGCG
correct, feminine noun
- EGCG 2, record 4, French, EGCG
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] des expériences de modélisation de la structure des protéines sur ordinateur ont permis de montrer qu'une substance présente dans le thé vert, l'épigallo-cathechin-3 gallate(EGCG), interagit avec l'urokinase au niveau de sites spécifiques et inhibe son activité. 5, record 4, French, - %C3%A9pigallocat%C3%A9chine%2D3%2Dgallate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D'autres recherches ont déjà montré que l'épigallocatéchine gallate(EGCG) pourrait prévenir certains cancers et bloquer le virus du sida. 4, record 4, French, - %C3%A9pigallocat%C3%A9chine%2D3%2Dgallate
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-03-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dodecyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate
1, record 5, English, dodecyl%203%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- dodecyl gallate 2, record 5, English, dodecyl%20gallate
former designation, avoid
- lauryl gallate 3, record 5, English, lauryl%20gallate
former designation, avoid
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ester of gallic acid, odorless, insoluble in water, soluble in lipids, used as an antioxidant for food fats. 4, record 5, English, - dodecyl%203%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Propyl, octyl and dodecyl gallates are legally permitted antioxidants; 100 ppm ... in fats and vitamin oils, 80 ppm in butter-fat for manufacturing, 1,000 ppm in essential oils for flavouring. 5, record 5, English, - dodecyl%203%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dodecyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 5, English, - dodecyl%203%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate de dodécyle
1, record 5, French, 3%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate%20de%20dod%C3%A9cyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- gallate de dodécyle 2, record 5, French, gallate%20de%20dod%C3%A9cyle
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- gallate de lauryle 3, record 5, French, gallate%20de%20lauryle
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ester dodécylique de l’acide gallique, inodore, insoluble dans l’eau, soluble dans les matières grasses, dont il prévient l’oxydation. 4, record 5, French, - 3%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate%20de%20dod%C3%A9cyle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate de dodécyle : forme recommandée par l’UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 5, French, - 3%2C4%2C5%2Dtrihydroxybenzoate%20de%20dod%C3%A9cyle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- galato de laurilo
1, record 5, Spanish, galato%20de%20laurilo
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-09-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- gallate of iron
1, record 6, English, gallate%20of%20iron
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A salt or ester of gallic acid. 2, record 6, English, - gallate%20of%20iron
Record 6, Key term(s)
- iron gallate
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gallate de fer
1, record 6, French, gallate%20de%20fer
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel ou ester de l’acide gallique. 2, record 6, French, - gallate%20de%20fer
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-08-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ethyl gallate 1, record 7, English, ethyl%20gallate
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- gallate d’éthyle
1, record 7, French, gallate%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9thyle
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- galato de etilo
1, record 7, Spanish, galato%20de%20etilo
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-03-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- gallate
1, record 8, English, gallate
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A salt or ester of gallic acid. 2, record 8, English, - gallate
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gallates [are] found in many plants ... Propyl, octyl and dodecyl gallates are legally permitted antioxidants. 3, record 8, English, - gallate
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The antioxidant formulations most commonly used in edible products contain various combinations of BHA, BHT, and/or propyl gallate together with citric acid in a suitable solvent. The higher gallates, such as dodecyl gallate, while approved for food use in several foreign countries, are not widely used. 4, record 8, English, - gallate
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- gallate
1, record 8, French, gallate
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel ou ester de l’acide gallique, naturellement présent dans certaines plantes, employé comme antioxydant des graisses alimentaires. 2, record 8, French, - gallate
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gallates sont utilisés parfois comme antioxydants des graisses, dans le beurre, dans le yoghourt et dans différentes graisses. 3, record 8, French, - gallate
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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