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PHL89192

(−)-Epicatechin

phyproof® Reference Substance

Synonym(s):

(−)-cis-3,3′,4′,5,7-Pentahydroxyflavane, (2R,3R)-2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-benzopyran-3,5,7-triol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H14O6
CAS Number:
490-46-0
Molecular Weight:
290.27
Beilstein:
92760
MDL number:
MFCD00075648
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

primary reference standard

product line

phyproof® Reference Substance

Assay

≥98.0% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

PhytoLab

mp

240 °C (dec.) (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°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

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General description

This substance is a primary reference substance with assigned absolute purity (considering chromatographic purity, water, residual solvents, inorganic impurities). The exact value can be found on the certificate. Produced by PhytoLab GmbH & Co. KG

Application


  • Long-term effects of iopamidol in aquatic animals: A study investigates the long-term effects of iopamidol as a contrast medium for computed tomography in Cloudy Catsharks, highlighting its safety and utility in veterinary radiology. This research provides valuable insights into the biological impact of diagnostic agents in non-traditional model organisms (Ito et al., 2024).

  • Development of hydrogels for MRI detection: A novel application of iopamidol involves its integration into peptide-based hydrogels for enhanced MRI signaling. This innovative approach in material science expands the potential of iopamidol beyond traditional imaging, offering new tools for medical diagnostics and research (Di Gregorio et al., 2023).

  • Machine learning in MRI: A study utilizing machine learning techniques to measure pH changes in tissues through acidoCEST MRI with iopamidol, demonstrating the expanding interface between artificial intelligence and medical imaging. This research highlights the utility of iopamidol in facilitating advanced diagnostic capabilities (Li et al., 2023).


Other Notes

This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: cinnamomum crataegus ginkgo humulus primula

Legal Information

phyproof is a registered trademark of PhytoLab GmbH & Co. KG

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Lot/Batch Number
133682244
99627492
98108386
87929833

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