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, both of which are naturally abundant.
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Name | (+)-Catechin or D-Catechin |
(-)-Epicatechin or L-Epicatechin |
ent-Catechin or (-)-Catechin |
ent-Epicatechin or (+)-Epicatechin |
B-ring stereo | ↓ | ↓ | ↑ | ↑ |
3-Hydroxyl stereo | ↑ | ↓ | ↓ | ↑ |
Gallo-form | (+)-Gallocatechin | (-)-Epigallocatechin |