| Bioactivity | (-)-Catechin is an isomer of Catechin having a trans 2S,3R configuration at the chiral center. Catechin inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) with an IC50 of 1.4 μM. |
| Name | (-)-Catechin |
| CAS | 18829-70-4 |
| Formula | C15H14O6 |
| Molar Mass | 290.27 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |