Compound Summary

General Compound Information

(−)-epicatechin

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.
Synonyms
(-)-Epicatechin;  Epicatechin;  490-46-0;  L-Epicatechin;  (-)-Epicatechol;
FlavorDB ID
706
PUBCHEM ID
Molecular Weight
290.27
Molecular Formula
C15H14O6
Openeye Can Smiles
C1C(C(OC2=CC(=CC(=C21)O)O)C3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O)O
IUPAC Inchikey
PFTAWBLQPZVEMU-UKRRQHHQSA-N
Compound Classification
  • ClassyFire Ontology
Compound Quality
Compound Toxicity and Food Additive Safety (OFAS)
Receptors
Consensus Spectra
Mpgyi