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MedKoo CAT#: 600131
CAS#: 490-46-0
Description: Epicatechin is a flavan-3-ol, a type of natural phenol and antioxidant. It is a plant secondary metabolite. The name of the catechin chemical family derives from catechu, which is the tannic juice or boiled extract of Mimosa catechu (Acacia catechu L.f). l-Epicatechin can be found in cacao beans and was first called kakaool or cacao-ol. Maximilian Nierenstein was among those who proved the presence of catechin in cocoa beans in 1931. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epicatechin).
MedKoo Cat#: 600131
Name: Epicatechin
CAS#: 490-46-0
Chemical Formula: C15H14O6
Exact Mass: 290.07904
Molecular Weight: 290.27
Elemental Analysis: C, 62.07; H, 4.86; O, 33.07
Synonym: Epicatechin; (-)-Epicatechin; epi-Catechin; epi-Catechol; NSC 81161; NSC-81161; NSC81161;
IUPAC/Chemical Name: (2R,3S)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol
InChi Key: PFTAWBLQPZVEMU-DZGCQCFKSA-N
InChi Code: 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+/m0/s1
SMILES Code: O[C@@H]1[C@@H](C2=CC=C(O)C(O)=C2)OC3=C(C(O)=CC(O)=C3)C1
Appearance: Solid powder
Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Solubility: Soluble in DMSO.
Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO
Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 290.27 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
1: Jiménez R, Duarte J, Perez-Vizcaino F. Epicatechin: endothelial function and blood pressure. J Agric Food Chem. 2012 Sep 12;60(36):8823-30. doi: 10.1021/jf205370q. Epub 2012 Mar 29. Review. PubMed PMID: 22440087.
