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Epicatechin Powder CAS NO: 490-46-0
Product name: Epicatechin (EC)
CAS NO: 490-46-0
EINECS No: 207-710-1
Molecular formula: C15H14O6
Storage conditions: Cool Dry Place
Appearance: White Powder/Brown Powder
Description
What is Epicatechin Powder?
Catechin, also known as catechin, belongs to flavanols. Catechin is the most important kind of tea polyphenols, accounting for about 75% to 80% of the content of tea polyphenols, and it is also one of the sources of tea's bitter taste.
Catechin is a flavan-3-ol, a natural phenol and antioxidant. It is a plant secondary metabolite. It belongs to the group flavan-3-ols (flavanols), part of the chemical family of flavonoids. The chemical family of catechins takes its name from catechin, which is the juice or boiled extract of Mimosa catechin or Acacia catechin.

Catechin is mainly divided into four types: epicatechin (Epicatechin EC), epigallocatechin (Epigallocatechin EGC), epicatechin gallate (Epicatechin gallate ECG) and epigallocatechin gallate ( Epigallocatechin gallate EGCG).
Epicatechin (EC) is a natural plant flavanol compound with the chemical formula C15H14O6. White crystal, easily soluble in water, methanol, and epigallocatechin (EGC), catechin gallate (CG), epicatechin gallate (ECG), epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) collectively known as catechins. It is isomer with catechin.

The specification of Epicatechin
| Analysis | Specification | Result |
| Assay(Epicatechin) | 90% min | 90.21% |
| Part Used | Leaves | Complies |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic | Complies |
| Extract Solvents | Water and Ethanol | Complies |
| Appearance | Light yellow to white powder | Complies |
| Particle Size | 100% through 60 mesh | 60 mesh |
| Bulk Density | 40g~60g/100ml | 46.16g/100ml |
| Loss on Drying | 1% Max | 0.32% |
| Ash | 0.5% Max | 0.11% |
| Heavy Metals | 10ppm Max | Complies |
| Pb | 2ppm Max | Complies |
| As | 2ppm Max | Complies |
| Cd | 1ppm Max | Complies |
| Hg | 0.1ppm Max | Complies |
| Total plate count | 1000cfu/g Max | Complies |
| Yeast & Mold | 100cfu/g Max | Complies |
| E. Coli | Negative | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative |
The Function of Epicatechin Powder
Known for its ability to enhance muscle growth and strength, epicatechin also prevents muscle loss, breaks down fat and provides high levels of antioxidants, making it a go-to product for its wide-ranging health benefits.
1. It increases your protein synthesis;
2. Helps increase your strength;
3. May improve muscle recovery;
4. Increases muscular endurance;
5. Helps reduce body fat.

The Application of Epicatechin Powder
1. Dietary supplements in capsules and tablets;
2. Drinks and energy drinks;
3. Cosmetic additives.
Where Can I Buy High-quality Epicatechin powder?
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