Antioxidant and antiproliferative capacities of phenolics purified from Phyllanthus emblica L. fruit

► All the tested phenolics showed strong antioxidant activity. ► Mallotusinin was reported for the first time to have antioxidant activity. ► Mucic acid 1,4-lactone 3-O-gallate was reported for the first time to have antioxidant activity. ► All the tested phenolics had inhibition capacities against MCF-7 cell.