(+)-Catechin

CAS: 154-23-4

Ref. 3D-FC19835

Product Information

• Name: (+)-Catechin
• Synonyms: (2R,3S)-2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3,5,7-triol(+)-3,3',4',5,7-Flavanpentol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: (+)-Catechin is a type of polyphenolic compound, specifically a flavan-3-ol, which is a member of the broader class of flavonoids. It is derived from natural sources, predominantly found in a variety of plants such as tea leaves, cocoa, berries, and certain fruits. The compound plays a significant role as a natural antioxidant, combating oxidative stress by scavenging free radicals and chelating metal ions.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 290.27 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Off-White 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+/m0/s1
• InChI key: InChIKey=PFTAWBLQPZVEMU-DZGCQCFKSA-N
• SMILES: Oc1cc(O)c2c(c1)O[C@H](c1ccc(O)c(O)c1)[C@@H](O)C2