(±)-Catechin hydrate
SIGMA/C1788
Synonym: trans-
CAS Number: 7295-85-4 (anhydrous)
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H14O6 · xH2O
Molecular Weight: 290.27 (anhydrous basis)
EC Number: 230-731-2
MDL Number: MFCD00149354
Linear Formula: C15H14O6 · xH2O
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥96% (HPLC) |
| color | white to light brown |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C15H14O6.H2O/c16-8-4-1 |
| InChI key | OFUMQWOJBVNKLR-NQQJLSKUSA |
| mp | 200 °C (decomposes on heating) |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | [H]O[H].O[C@H]1Cc2c(O)cc( |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | HPLC: suitable |
| Application: | (±)-Catechin hydrate has been used: • to study its modulatory effect on drug resistance in human ovarian cancer cells • to construct the standard curve of total flavonoid content • to study its effects on the physiological parameters of Solanum lycopersicum |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Catechin has phytotoxic properties. Racemic catechin may be used in studies on seed germination and plant invasiveness. Catechin and Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) may be used with other polyphenol flavonoids to study their effects in oxidation and peroxidation-related processes. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Polyphenolic antioxidant. Used in traditional Chinese medicine. |
| 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 and acts as a plant secondary metabolite. |
| Packaging: | 1 g in glass bottle |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H315 - H319 - H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥96% (HPLC) |
| mp | 200 °C (decomposes on heating) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 85151701 |


