Epicatechin
SIAL/03940590 - primary reference standard
Synonym: (−)-Epicatechin; (−)-cis-3,3′,4′,5,7-Pentahydroxyflavane; (2R,3R)
CAS Number: 490-46-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H14O6
Molecular Weight: 290.27
EC Number: 207-710-1
MDL Number: MFCD00075648
Linear Formula: C15H14O6
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | food and beverages |
| grade | primary reference standard |
| InChI | 1S/C15H14O6/c16-8-4-11(18 |
| InChI key | PFTAWBLQPZVEMU-UKRRQHHQSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | HWI |
| mp | 240 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | O[C@@H]1Cc2c(O)cc(O)cc2O[ |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| Application: | Reference Standard in the analysis of herbal medicinal products |
| General description: | Epicatechin is a potential antioxidant flavonoid, which belongs to the catechin family. It is commonly found in monomeric or/and oligomeric forms in green teas, red wine, cocoa products, and various fruits like grape seeds. |
| General description: | Produced and qualified by HWI pharma services GmbH. Exact content by quantitative NMR can be found on the certificate. |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H315 - H319 - H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 240 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 85151701 |