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(±)-Catechin hydrate

Synonym(s):

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

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H14O6 · xH2O
CAS Number:
7295-85-4
Molecular Weight:
290.27 (anhydrous basis)
Beilstein:
92762
EC Number:
230-731-2
MDL number:
MFCD00149354
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
PubChem Substance ID:
57653989
NACRES:
NA.79
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Assay

≥96% (HPLC)

form

powder

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable

color

white to light brown

mp

200 °C (decomposes on heating)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[H]O[H].O[C@H]1Cc2c(O)cc(O)cc2O[C@@H]1c3ccc(O)c(O)c3

InChI

1S/C15H14O6.H2O/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;1H2/t13-,15+;/m0./s1

InChI key

OFUMQWOJBVNKLR-NQQJLSKUSA-N

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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 plant-derived, polyphenolic anti-oxidant[1] and acts as a plant secondary metabolite.[2]

Application

(±)-Catechin hydrate has been used:
  • to study its modulatory effect on drug resistance in human ovarian cancer cells[3]
  • to construct the standard curve of total flavonoid content[4]
  • to study its effects on the physiological parameters of Solanum lycopersicum[5]

Biochem/physiol Actions

Catechin has phytotoxic properties. Racemic catechin may be used in studies on seed germination and plant invasiveness.[6] 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.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

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

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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BCCK7982
BCCG4073
BCCF7528
BCCD9869
BCBZ7500

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I Ibero-Baraibar et al.
Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD, 24(4), 416-422 (2014-01-28)
Cocoa flavanols are recognised by their favourable antioxidant and vascular effects. This study investigates the influence on health of the daily consumption of ready-to-eat meals supplemented with cocoa extract within a hypocaloric diet, on middle-aged overweight/obese subjects. Fifty healthy male
In vitro potential of phenolic phytochemicals from black rice on starch digestibility and rheological behaviors
An JS, et al.
Journal of Cereal Science, 70, 214-220 (2016)
Olga Michel et al.
Acta biochimica Polonica, 65(2), 173-184 (2018-05-26)
Until recently, green tea polyphenols were considered strong antioxidants. However, the latest reports have revealed that bioflavonoids can play a multiple role in anticancer therapy, including the inhibition of cell proliferation and generation of the oxidative stress in a dose-dependent
The modulatory effect of green tea catechin on drug resistance in human ovarian cancer cells
Przystupski D, et al.
Medicinal Chemistry Research, 28(5), 657-667 (2019)
Javier Rivero et al.
The New phytologist, 220(4), 1322-1336 (2018-07-10)
Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbioses can improve plant tolerance to multiple stresses. We compared three AM fungi (AMF) from different genera, one of them isolated from a dry and saline environment, in terms of their ability to increase tomato tolerance to
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