(+)-Epicatechin
Cat. No. FNK-C-0115
Size 10 mg
Store -20°C
M.W. 290.26
Description
(+)-epicatechin is a catechin that is flavan carrying five hydroxy substituents at positions 3, 3', 4', 5 and 7 (the 2S,3S-stereoisomer). It has a role as a cyclooxygenase 1 inhibitor and a plant metabolite. It is a catechin and a polyphenol. It is an enantiomer of a (-)-epicatechin.
(+)-Epicatechin is found in apple. (+)-Epicatechin or ent-Epicatechin is one of the 4 catechin diastereoisomers.