Antioxidant comparable to resveratrol (BML-FR104). Is converted to hydroxytyrosol through hydrolysis by esterases. Reaches full oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) when converted to free hydoxytyrosol. ORAC values of hydroxytyrosol are about 50% higher than resveratrol, 10-fold higher than L(+)-ascorbic acid and 4-fold higher than (-)-epicatechin. Has been shown to have anticancer and antiviral effects. Antibacterial at 400µg/mL against Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Alternative name: HTS, 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-ethanol. Purity: ≥98% (HPLC). Appearance: White to off-white powder. Solubility: Freely soluble in organic solvents; slightly soluble in water (10mg/ml). Long Term Storage: -20°C.