03940590

Epicatechin

primary reference standard

• Synonym(s): (−)-Epicatechin, (−)-cis-3,3′,4′,5,7-Pentahydroxyflavane, (2R,3R)-2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-benzopyran-3,5,7-triol
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₅H₁₄O₆
• CAS Number: 490-46-0
• Molecular Weight: 290.27
• Beilstein: 92760
• EC Number: 207-710-1
• MDL number: MFCD00075648
• UNSPSC Code: 85151701
• PubChem Substance ID: 329747844
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: primary reference standard
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• manufacturer/tradename: HWI
• mp: 240 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• application(s): food and beverages
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: O[C@@H]1Cc2c(O)cc(O)cc2O[C@@H]1c3ccc(O)c(O)c3
• 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: PFTAWBLQPZVEMU-UKRRQHHQSA-N

Description

General description

Epicatechin is a potential antioxidant flavonoid, which belongs to the catechin family. It is commonly found in monomeric or/and oligomeric forms in green teas, red wine, cocoa products, and various fruits like grape seeds.

Produced and qualified by HWI pharma services GmbH.
Exact content by quantitative NMR can be found on the certificate.

Application

Reference Standard in the analysis of herbal medicinal products

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315 - H319 - H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable