(-)-Catechin

CAS: 18829-70-4

Ref. 3D-FC19834

Product Information

• Name: (-)-Catechin
• Synonyms: (2S,3R)-2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3,5,7-triol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: (-)-Catechin is a flavonoid compound, classified as a polyphenolic antioxidant, which is predominantly derived from plant sources such as tea leaves, cocoa, and various fruits. Its molecular structure allows it to scavenge free radicals and chelate metal ions, exhibiting potent antioxidant properties. This reactive nature contributes to its ability to modulate signaling pathways and inhibit enzymatic activities related to oxidative stress and inflammation.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 290.27 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder
• 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-HIFRSBDPSA-N
• SMILES: Oc1cc(O)c2c(c1)O[C@@H](c1ccc(O)c(O)c1)[C@H](O)C2