(+/-)-Epicatechin

CAS: 17334-50-8

Ref. 3D-FE66119

Product Information

• Name: (+/-)-Epicatechin
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: (+/-)-Epicatechin is a phenolic compound found in many plants. It has been shown to have antioxidant properties and to protect cells from oxidative damage. Epicatechin has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects, which may be due to its ability to inhibit the production of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1β and TNF-α. (+/-)-Epicatechin has also been shown to increase insulin sensitivity and enhance glucose uptake. The physiological effects of (+/-)-epicatechin are mediated through its binding with receptors on the surface of cells, including PPARs and GPR40, which stimulate the activity of enzymes involved in fat metabolism.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 290.27 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₆
• Purity: Min. 95%
• 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
• InChI key: InChIKey=PFTAWBLQPZVEMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Oc1cc(O)c2c(c1)OC(c1ccc(O)c(O)c1)C(O)C2