Doc:FL63AC
From Metabolomics.JP
Catechins refer to a subgroup of Flavan 3-ol derivatives (FL63AC). In a stricter sense, it means (+)-Catechin and its stereoisomer (-)-Epicatechin.
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| Name | (+)-Catechin | (-)-Epicatechin or L-Epicatechin |
ent-Catechin or (-)-Catechin |
ent-Epicatechin or (+)-Epicatechin |
| B-ring stereo | ↓ | ↓ | ↑ | ↑ |
| 3-Hydroxyl stereo | ↑ | ↓ | ↓ | ↑ |
| Natural abundance | Ο | Ο |
