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SML3965

Procyanidin B2

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≥97% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

(+)-Procyanidin B2, (-)-Epicatechin-(4β→8)-(-)-epicatechin, (2R,2′R,3R,3′R,4R)-2,2′-Bis(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,3′,4,4′-tetrahydro[4,8′-bi-2H-1-benzopyran]-3,3′,5,5′,7,7′-hexol, Proanthocyanidin B2

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C30H26O12
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
578.52
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200

Quality Level

Assay

≥97% (HPLC)

form

powder

color

white to pink

solubility

DMSO: 2 mg/mL, clear

storage temp.

2-8°C

Biochem/physiol Actions

Polyphenolic plant compound that exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antiviral, and antioxidant properties.

Procyanidin B2 is a polyphenolic plant compound that exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antiviral, and antioxidant properties. Procyanidin B2 attenuates dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, and oxidative stress in individuals with metabolic syndrome. Apparently, it reduces fatty liver by remodeling intestinal flora in a high-fat-cholesterol diet fed rabbits.

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