Epicatechin

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Category
Flavonoids
Cat.No.
NP1874
CAS
490-46-0
Product Name
Epicatechin
Structure

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Description
(−)-Epicatechin is a 2R,3R stereoisomer of catechin and is a naturally occurring flavanol. It is a powerful antioxidant and could inhibit cyclooxygenase. L-Epicatechin is a natural compound found in the woods of Acacia catechu (L.F.) Willd, it can be used in cosmetics material.
Synonyms
Epicatechin; (-)-Epicatechin; epi-Catechin; epi-Catechol; NSC 81161; NSC-81161; NSC81161;
IUPAC Name
(2R,3R)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol
Molecular Weight
290.27
Molecular Formula
C15H14O6
Canonical SMILES
C1C(C(OC2=CC(=CC(=C21)O)O)C3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H14O6/c16-8-4-11(18)9-6-13(20)15(21-14(9)5-8)7-1-2-10(17)12(19)3-7/h1-5,13,15-20H,6H2/t13-,15-/m1/s1
InChIKey
PFTAWBLQPZVEMU-UKRRQHHQSA-N
Melting Point
>234°C
Purity
95%
Density
1.593g/cm3
Appearance
White to Light Yellow Solid
Application
anti-oxidant; anti-atherogenic
Form
Powder
Packaging
5 g
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