Catechin
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| Formula | C15H14O6 |
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| Molar mass | 290. 26 g/mol |
| IUPAC ID | (2R,3S)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol |
| Melting point | 175 °C |
| UV-vis (λmax) | 276 nm |
| Chiral rotation (D) | +14. 0° |
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| ID | 2371897 |
About Catechin
Catechin is a flavan-3-ol, a type of natural phenol and antioxidant. It is a plant secondary metabolite. It belongs to the group of flavan-3-ols, part of the chemical family of flavonoids. The name of the catechin chemical family derives from catechu, which is the tannic juice or boiled extract of Mimosa catechu.
