(-)-Epicatechin PurCert Secondary Reference Standard [Includes all characterization data]

PurCert


Properties

Water Solubility Soluble in water
Assay Purity >= 97 %
B pt. 629.2 °C
M pt. 240 °C
Density 1.593 ± 0.06 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H315,H319,H335
Precautionary Statement  P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29329990
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Epicatechin is used in nutritional pharmaceutical and biomedical research and is also included in dietary supplements and functional foods because of its antioxidant properties.

Purpose
The purpose of epicatechin is to help protect cells from oxidative stress and to support research on cardiovascular health metabolism and other biological functions.

General Description
Epicatechin is a naturally occurring flavonoid found in foods such as cocoa tea apples and berries and it is known for its antioxidant and bioactive properties.