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: O[C@H]1[C@H](OC=2C(C1)=C(O)C=C(O)C2)C3=CC(O)=C(O)C=C3

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

(-)-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

Ref: 3B-E1226

(-)-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

An antioxidant and natural product from green tea

Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆

Molecular weight: 290.27

Ref: 02-J61218

(-)-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

Ref: 45-1236620

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

Ref: 7W-GP4379

L-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆

Color and Shape: White To Off-White Solid

Molecular weight: 290.28

Ref: 4Z-C-151002

(-)-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

(-)-Epicatechin

Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 290.27

Ref: 54-OR1007778

(-)-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

(-)-Epicatechin

Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆

Purity: 98.5%

Molecular weight: 290.27

Ref: 54-BUP11157

(-)-Epicatechin 1000 µg/mL in Acetonitrile

CAS: 490-46-0

Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆

Color and Shape: Single Solution

Molecular weight: 290.27

Ref: 04-A13174690AL-1000

Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆

Purity: 95%~99%

Molecular weight: 290.271

Ref: BP-BP0538

Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 290.2681

Ref: IN-DA00I8TQ

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

CAS: 490-46-0

Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 290.271

Ref: 10-F235530

(-)-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

Ref: 11-0977S

(-)-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 290.27

Ref: 04-C13174690

(-)-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

Stability Hygroscopic
Applications Potent antioxidant and antineoplastic agent.
References Wu, Z., et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 59, 10737 (2011), Zheng, R., et al.: Int. J. Mol. Sci., 12, 5200 (2011),

Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 290.27

Ref: TR-E582260

(-)-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

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

Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆

Purity: 98.55% - 98.80%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 290.27

Ref: TM-T2856

(-)-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

Oxygen-heterocyclic compound

Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆

Purity: ≥ 98.0 % (HPLC)

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 290.27

Ref: 5G-89192

(-)-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

(-)-Epicatechin is a flavonoid compound, which is a type of polyphenol that can be found in various natural sources such as cacao beans, green tea, and certain fruits. Structurally, it belongs to the class of catechins and is known for its antioxidant properties.

Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆

Purity: Min. 95 Area-%

Color and Shape: Off-White Powder

Molecular weight: 290.27 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FE22720

(-)-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 290.27

Ref: BE-RMCC113002

(-)-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 290.27

Ref: BE-RMT10630

(-)-Epicatechin

CAS: 490-46-0

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

Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆

Purity: 97%

Molecular weight: 290.27

Ref: IN-DG20996