Description

C72958 > 96% -500mg 

(±)-Catechin hydrate(Anhydrous)

Synonym: trans-3,3′,4′,5,7-Pentahydroxyflavane, trans–2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)–3,4-dihydro-1(2H)–benzopyran-3,5,7-triol

• CAS Number 7295-85-4 (anhydrous)
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C₁₅H₁₄O₆ · xH₂O
• Molecular Weight 290.27 (anhydrous basis)
•  Beilstein/REAXYS Number 92762
•  EC Number 230-731-2
•  MDL number MFCD00149354
•  PubChem Substance ID 57653989
•  NACRES NA.79

• assay	≥96% (HPLC)
  form	powder
  application(s)	HPLC: suitable
  color	white to light brown
  mp	200 °C (decomposes on heating)
  storage temp.	2-8°C

• General description

  Catechin is produced by Cutch tree and is abundantly found in tea leaves, grape seeds, vegetables and plant-based beverages. It is a polyphenolic anti-oxidant^[1] and acts as a plant secondary metabolite.^[3]

  Application

  (±)-Catechin hydrate has been used:
  •  to study its modulatory effect on drug resistance in human ovarian cancer cells^[4]
  •  to construct the standard curve of total flavonoid content^[5]
  •  to study its effects on the physiological parameters of Solanum lycopersicum^[6]

• Biochem/physiol Actions

  Catechin has phytotoxic properties. Racemic catechin may be used in studies on seed germination and plant invasiveness.^[2] Catechin and Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) may be used with other polyphenol flavonoids to study their effects in oxidation and peroxidation-related processes.^[1]

  Polyphenolic antioxidant. Used in traditional Chinese medicine.