PHL89192

(−)-Epicatechin

phyproof^® Reference Substance

• Synonym(s): (−)-cis-3,3′,4′,5,7-Pentahydroxyflavane, (2R,3R)-2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-benzopyran-3,5,7-triol
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₅H₁₄O₆
• CAS Number: 490-46-0
• Molecular Weight: 290.27
• Beilstein: 92760
• MDL number: MFCD00075648
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: primary reference standard
• product line: phyproof^® Reference Substance
• Assay: ≥98.0% (HPLC)
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: PhytoLab
• mp: 240 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: O[C@@H]1Cc2c(O)cc(O)cc2O[C@@H]1c3ccc(O)c(O)c3
• 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-/m1/s1
• InChI key: PFTAWBLQPZVEMU-UKRRQHHQSA-N

Description

General description

This substance is a primary reference substance with assigned absolute purity (considering chromatographic purity, water, residual solvents, inorganic impurities). The exact value can be found on the certificate. Produced by PhytoLab GmbH & Co. KG

Application

• Long-term effects of iopamidol in aquatic animals: A study investigates the long-term effects of iopamidol as a contrast medium for computed tomography in Cloudy Catsharks, highlighting its safety and utility in veterinary radiology. This research provides valuable insights into the biological impact of diagnostic agents in non-traditional model organisms (Ito et al., 2024).


• Development of hydrogels for MRI detection: A novel application of iopamidol involves its integration into peptide-based hydrogels for enhanced MRI signaling. This innovative approach in material science expands the potential of iopamidol beyond traditional imaging, offering new tools for medical diagnostics and research (Di Gregorio et al., 2023).


• Machine learning in MRI: A study utilizing machine learning techniques to measure pH changes in tissues through acidoCEST MRI with iopamidol, demonstrating the expanding interface between artificial intelligence and medical imaging. This research highlights the utility of iopamidol in facilitating advanced diagnostic capabilities (Li et al., 2023).

Other Notes

This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: cinnamomum crataegus ginkgo humulus primula

Legal Information

phyproof is a registered trademark of PhytoLab GmbH & Co. KG

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable