Doc:FL63AC

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Catechins refer to a subgroup of Flavan 3-ol derivatives (FL63AC). In a stricter sense, it means (+)-Catechin and its stereoisomer (-)-Epicatechin, both of which are naturally abundant.

Name	(+)-Catechin or D-Catechin	(-)-Epicatechin or L-Epicatechin	ent-Catechin or (-)-Catechin	ent-Epicatechin or (+)-Epicatechin
B-ring stereo	↓	↓	↑	↑
3-Hydroxyl stereo	↑	↓	↓	↑
Natural abundance	Ο	Ο