What is ( /-)-Catechin hydrate CAS 7295-85-4？ ( /-) – Catechin hydrate forms needle shaped crystals with a melting point of 212-216 ℃. Slightly soluble in cold water and ether, soluble in hot water, ethanol, glacial acetic acid, and acetone, insoluble in benzene, chloroform, and petroleum ether. Specification Item Specification Storage conditions Sealed in dry,2-8°C purity 99% Boiling point 630.4±55.0 °C(Predicted) pKa 9.54±0.10(Predicted) MW 290.27 Density 1.593±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) Application ( /-) – Catechin hydrate is an important component of tea, with strong free radical scavenging and antioxidant effects, which are also the basis of other pharmacological effects of catechins; Catechins also have many functions such as protecting cardiovascular and cerebrovascular, anti-tumor, anti-bacterial, anti-virus, anti-inflammatory, protecting nerve, liver, kidney, weight loss, anti diabetes, etc. It can also be used in the dyeing and tanning industries. Packing Usually packed in 25kg/drum,and also can be do customized package.
