Synonyms
(-)-Epicatechin
Epicatechin
L-Epicatechin
(-)-Epicatechol
Description
(-)-epicatechin is a catechin with (2R,3R)-configuration. It has a role as an antioxidant. It is a polyphenol and a catechin. It is an enantiomer of a (+)-epicatechin.
Molecular Formula
C15H14O6
SMILES
C1C(C(OC2=CC(=CC(=C21)O)O)C3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O)O
Appearance
White to Light Yellow Solid
Applications
anti-oxidant; anti-atherogenic