(-)-Epicatechin

Overview
Catalog #	bs-76278c-5mg
Product Name	(-)-Epicatechin
Specifications
Storage Buffer	Powder
Storage Condition	Stable for 2 years after receipt when stored at +4°C.
Target
Product Information	CAS Number: 490-46-0 Molecular formula: C15H14O6 Molecular weight: 290.27 Purity: >98% (HPLC) Appearance: White to off-white powder. Solubility: Soluble in acetone:water (1:1, 10 mg/ml), DMSO (10 mg/ml), methanol or DMF (~12.5 mg/ml). InChiKey: PFTAWBLQPZVEMU-UKRRQHHQSA-N SMILES: OC1=CC(O)=C(C[C@@H](O)[C@@H](C2=CC=C(O)C(O)=C2)O3)C3=C1 SMILES: O[C@@H]1CC2=C(O)C=C(O)C=C2O[C@@H]1C1=CC=C(O)C(O)=C1
Description	Epicatechin is a natural flavonoid found in green tea. It has been reported to possess an immense antioxidant effect which contributes to its therapeutic effect in diabetes and cancer conditions. The consumption of epicatechin has been shown to reduce blood glucose levels in diabetic patients, while its anticancer effect was attributed to its antioxidant properties, antiangiogenic and direct cytotoxicity to cancer cells. The activity of Epicatechin includes the ability to interact with and neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS), and to modulate cell signaling including the MAP kinase pathway, which is involved in cell proliferation.