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Thermo Scientific™ (+)-Catechin monohydrate
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Specifications:
| Application | Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
| Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Solid |
| Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™ | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | C₁₅H₁₄O₆·H₂O |
(+)-Catechin Monohydrate is a high-purity flavonoid compound widely used in nutritional, biochemical, pharmaceutical, and antioxidant research. It is a natural polyphenolic antioxidant found in various plant-based foods and beverages, including tea, cocoa, fruits, and wine. This compound exhibits a variety of biological activities, including free radical scavenging, enzyme modulation, and cardioprotective effects.
Supplied as a white to light brown powder, this product meets stringent purity and analytical standards, making it suitable for applications in research and analytical chemistry. It is soluble in hot ethanol (5%) and is characterized by a specific optical rotation of +24° to +28°, confirming its chiral purity.
Key Features
- High purity: ≥96.0% by HPLC
- Controlled moisture content: ≤8% loss on drying
- Defined specific optical rotation (+24° to +28°)
- Supplied as white to light brown crystalline powder
- Soluble in hot ethanol (5%)
- For research use in antioxidant, enzymatic, and flavonoid-related studies
- GHS07-labeled as an irritant—use appropriate PPE during handling
Applications
- Antioxidant activity assays and radical scavenging studies
- Nutraceutical and dietary polyphenol research
- Studies of flavonoid metabolism and bioavailability
- Analytical HPLC method development for plant phenolics
- Ingredient in biochemical assays and enzyme inhibition studies
Chemical & Physical Properties
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | C₁₅H₁₄O₆·H₂O |
| Molecular Weight | 290.3 g/mol (anhydrous) |
| CAS Numbers | 225937-10-0 (monohydrate), 154-23-4 (anhydrous) |
| MDL Number | MFCD00075649 |
| Appearance | White to beige to light brown powder |
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥96.0% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤8% |
| Solubility | 5% in hot ethanol; clear to hazy solution |
| Specific Optical Rotation | +24° to +28° (20 °C, 1% in water, 589 nm) |
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Hazard Classification | GHS07 (Irritant) |
Available Packaging
| Catalog Number | Pack Type | Pack Size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 463020010 | Glass bottle | 1 g | |
| 463020050 | Glass bottle | 5 g |
(+)-Catechin Monohydrate from Thermo Fisher Scientific is a highly characterized, research-grade flavonoid ideal for use in antioxidant research, nutritional analysis, and biochemical studies. With ≥96% purity, optical activity confirmation, and solvent compatibility, it is a dependable standard for laboratories conducting flavonoid and polyphenol investigations.
- Pack Size: 1g 5g