Name | (+)-catechin |
Synonyms | cianidanol (+)-catechin (+)-Catechins 3,3,4,5,7-Flavanpentol 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)chromane-3,5,7-triol (2R,3S) (2R,3S)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol |
CAS | 154-23-4 |
EINECS | 205-825-1 |
InChI | InChI=1/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 |
InChIKey | PFTAWBLQPZVEMU-DZGCQCFKSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C15H14O6 |
Molar Mass | 290.27 |
Density | 1.593g/cm3 |
Melting Point | 175-177 °C (anhydrous)(lit.) |
Boling Point | 630.4°C at 760 mmHg |
Specific Rotation(α) | D18 +16 to +18.4° |
Flash Point | 335°C |
Solubility | Soluble in hot water, methanol, ethanol, acetone and glacial acetic acid. Slightly soluble in cold water and ether. |
Vapor Presure | 9.29E-17mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | morphology neat |
pKa | 9.54±0.10(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Refractive Index | 1.741 |
MDL | MFCD00075649 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | The chemical properties are derived from the active ingredients proposed in tea. |
Use | Uses antioxidant flavonoids of plant origin. Free radical scavengers to prevent free radical-mediated damage to a variety of biological systems. For example, catechins inhibit hydroxyl radicals of DNA strand breaks under physiological pH conditions. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | DJ3450000 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 8-10-23 |
HS Code | 29329990 |
Toxicity | LD50 oral in rat: > 10gm/kg |
Downstream Products | CACAO PIGMENT Procyanidin B1 |
specific rotation | D18 16 to 18.4° |
Merck | 14,1902 |
EPA chemical information | 2H-1-Benzopyran-3,5,7-triol, 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-, (2R,3S)- (154-23-4) |