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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

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H14O6
CAS Number:
490-46-0
Molecular Weight:
290.27
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329747844
EC Number:
207-710-1
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
92760
MDL number:
MFCD00075648
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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

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

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GHS07

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Hazard Classifications

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

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
HWI02311-3
HWI02311-2
HWI02311-1
HWI02311
HWI01708-1

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Articles

Analysis of Caffeine and Catechins in Green Tea

Validated HPLC method (based on Ph. Eur. Monograph 2668) for quantifying catechins and caffeine in decaffeinated green tea using a Chromolith® High Resolution RP-18e column with advantages in terms of backpressure and matrix robustness.

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Structures of (?)-epicatechin glucuronide identified from plasma and urine after oral ingestion of (?)-epicatechin: differences between human and rat
Natsume M, et al.
Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 34, 840-849 (2003)
Uptake and metabolism of epicatechin and its access to the brain after oral ingestion
Mohsen EA.MM, et al.
Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 33, 1693-1702 (2002)
Major flavonoids in grape seeds and skins: antioxidant capacity of catechin, epicatechin, and gallic acid
Yilmaz Y and Toledo.TR
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 52, 255-260 (2004)
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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
03940590-10MG04061838628503