CAS 490-46-0: Epicatechin

Description: Epicatechin is a naturally occurring flavonoid, specifically a type of flavanol, that is found in various plants, particularly in cocoa, tea, and certain fruits. Its chemical structure is characterized by a flavan-3-ol backbone, which includes a catechin unit with hydroxyl groups that contribute to its antioxidant properties. The substance is known for its potential health benefits, including cardiovascular protection, anti-inflammatory effects, and improvement in insulin sensitivity. Epicatechin exhibits low solubility in water but is soluble in organic solvents, which influences its bioavailability and absorption in the human body. It is often studied for its role in promoting vascular health and its potential effects on exercise performance. Additionally, epicatechin has been investigated for its ability to modulate various biochemical pathways, making it a subject of interest in nutritional and pharmaceutical research. Its CAS number, 490-46-0, is a unique identifier that facilitates the identification and study of this compound in scientific literature and databases.

Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆

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

InChI key: InChIKey=PFTAWBLQPZVEMU-UKRRQHHQSA-N

SMILES: OC=1C=C(O)C2=C(OC(C3=CC=C(O)C(O)=C3)C(O)C2)C1

Synonyms:

• (-)-(2R:3R)-5,7,3',4'-Tetrahydroxyflavan-3-ol
• (-)-(2R:3R)-5,7,3′,4′-Tetrahydroxyflavan-3-ol
• (-)-Epicatechin
• (-)-Epicatechol
• (2R,3R)-(-)-Epicatechin
• (2R,3R)-2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3,5,7-triol
• 2-(3,4-Dihidroxifenil)-2,3,4-Trihidro-3,5,7-Trihidroxicromeno
• 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2,3,4-trihydro-3,5,7-trihydroxychromen
• 2H-1-Benzopyran-3,5,7-triol, 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-, (2R,3R)-
• 2H-1-Benzopyran-3,5,7-triol, 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-, (2R-cis)-
• <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Epicatechin
• L-Epicatechin
• Nsc 81161
• epi-Catechin
• epi-Catechol
• l-Acacatechin
• l-Epicatechol

(-)-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

• Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆
• Purity: >97.0%(HPLC)
• Color and Shape: White to Light yellow to Light orange powder to crystal
• Molecular weight: 290.27

(-)-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

An antioxidant and natural product from green tea This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was …

• Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆
• Molecular weight: 290.27

(-)-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

(-)-Epicatechin analytical standard provided with w/w absolute assay, to be used for quantitative titration.

• Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆
• Purity: (HPLC) ≥99%
• Color and Shape: Powder
• Molecular weight: 290.28

(-)-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

Aromatic heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, nesoi

• Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆
• Color and Shape: White Powder
• Molecular weight: 290.07904

2H-1-Benzopyran-3,5,7-triol, 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-,(2R,3R)-

CAS: 490-46-0

• Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆
• Purity: 98%
• Color and Shape: Solid
• Molecular weight: 290.2681

(?)-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

• Purity: 98%+
• Molecular weight: 290.27g/mol

L-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

• Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆
• Color and Shape: White To Off-White Solid
• Molecular weight: 290.28

Epicatechin, 95%

CAS: 490-46-0

• Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆
• Purity: ≥ 95.0%
• Color and Shape: White to off-white, cream or beige powder
• Molecular weight: 290.27

(-)-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

• Purity: ≥98%
• Molecular weight: 290.27g/mol

(-)-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

• Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆
• Color and Shape: Neat
• Molecular weight: 290.27

(-)-Epicatechin 1000 µg/mL in Acetonitrile

CAS: 490-46-0

• Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆
• Color and Shape: Colourless
• Molecular weight: 290.27

Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

• Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆
• Purity: 95%~99%
• Molecular weight: 290.271

(-)-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

(-)-Epicatechin (Epicatechin) is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1), inhibiting the IL-1β-induced expression of iNOS by …

• Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆
• Purity: 97.34% - 98.55%
• Color and Shape: Solid
• Molecular weight: 290.27

(-)-epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

Oxygen-heterocyclic compound

• Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆
• Purity: ≥ 98.0 % (HPLC)
• Color and Shape: Powder
• Molecular weight: 290.27

(-)-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

Stability Hygroscopic Applications Potent antioxidant and antineoplastic agent. References Wu, Z., et al.: J. Agric. …

• Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆
• Color and Shape: White To Off-White
• Molecular weight: 290.27

(2R,3R)-2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)chroman-3,5,7-triol

CAS: 490-46-0

• Purity: 95.0%
• Color and Shape: Solid
• Molecular weight: 290.27099609375

(-)-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

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• Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆
• Purity: Min. 95 Area-%
• Color and Shape: Off-White Powder
• Molecular weight: 290.27 g/mol

(-)-Epicatechin-13C2D2

CAS: 490-46-0

• Formula: C₂C₁₃D₂H₁₂O₆
• Color and Shape: Neat
• Molecular weight: 294.266