(+)-catechin

Also known as catergen, (+)-catechin hydrate, biocatechin, D-(+)-catechin, (+)-cyanidan-3-ol, (+/-)-catechin hydrate, YK-85 light yellow powder 85, (+/-)-catechin

Catechin is a flavan-3-ol, a type of secondary metabolite providing antioxidant roles in plants. It belongs to the subgroup of polyphenols called flavonoids.

Chemical data

Formula: C15H14O6
Molecular weight: 290.27 g/mol
IUPAC name: (2R,3S)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol
SMILES: C1[C@@H]([C@H](OC2=CC(=CC(=C21)O)O)C3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O)O
InChIKey: PFTAWBLQPZVEMU-DZGCQCFKSA-N
XLogP: 0.4
Polar surface area: 110 Å²
H-bond donors: 5
H-bond acceptors: 6
Formal charge: 0

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Chemistry
Oxidation
Spectral data
Natural occurrences
In food
Metabolism
Biosynthesis
Biodegradation
Metabolism in humans
Biotransformation
Glycosides
Research
Vascular function
Adverse events
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Botanical effects
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Catechin is a flavan-3-ol, a type of secondary metabolite providing antioxidant roles in plants. It belongs to the subgroup of polyphenols called flavonoids.

The name of the catechin chemical family derives from catechu, which is the tannic juice or boiled extract of Mimosa catechu (Acacia catechu L.f.).