(-)-Epicatechin

Description

CAS: 490-46-0 | C15H14O6 | 290.271 g/mol

An antioxidant and natural product from green tea

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 490-46-0
• Molecular Formula: C15H14O6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 290.271
• MDL Number: MFCD00075648
• InChI Key: PFTAWBLQPZVEMU-UKRRQHHQSA-N
• Synonym: --epicatechin, epicatechin, l-epicatechin, --epicatechol, l-acacatechin, epicatechol, l-epicatechol, 2r,3r-2-3,4-dihydroxyphenyl chroman-3,5,7-triol, -epicatechin, 2r,3r---epicatechin
• PubChem CID: 72276
• ChEBI: CHEBI:90
• IUPAC Name: (2R,3R)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol
• SMILES: C1C(C(OC2=CC(=CC(=C21)O)O)C3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O)O

• Melting Point: 240°dec
• Color: White to Yellow
• Quantity: 20 mg
• Beilstein: 92760
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water or alcohol
• Formula Weight: 290.27
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: (-)-Epicatechin

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber	207-710-1
RTECSNumber	KB3745000
TSCA	No
storageNote1	2° to 8°C
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only