Description
(±)-Catechin is an antioxidant flavonoid known for its ability to scavenge free radicals, which helps in slowing down the aging process. Additionally, (±)-Catechin finds applications in the dye and tanning industries.
IUPAC Name: 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol
InChI: 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
InChIKey: PFTAWBLQPZVEMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES: C1C(C(OC2=CC(=CC(=C21)O)O)C3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O)O
Synonyms: 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)chroman-3,5,7-triol; 7295-85-4; L-Epicatechin; 13392-26-2; (+/-)-Catechin; 17334-50-8; (+/-)-Epicatechin; CHEBI:23053; …
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