Epicatechin Powder CAS 490-46-0 Tea Extract

Chemical Properties and Classification

Epicatechin (EC) is a naturally occurring flavanol compound, classified as a subclass of flavonoids and is an isomer of catechin. Its chemical characteristics include:

● Solubility: Easily soluble in water and methanol, but has lower solubility in certain organic solvents

● Stability: Requires storage at -20°C and protection from moisture

Epicatechin is widely found in various plant-based foods, primarily including:

● Tea leaves (especially green tea)

● Apples

● Cocoa products (such as dark chocolate)

● Red wine

As a key plant-derived bioactive compound, epicatechin is valued for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and shows broad application potential in the food, dietary supplement, and pharmaceutical industries.

Epicatechin inhibits the breakdown of nitric oxide (NO), increasing its concentration in the blood. Nitric oxide is a key vasodilation signaling molecule that can:

● Relax vascular smooth muscles and improve overall blood flow

● Enhance oxygen and nutrient delivery, boosting athletic performance

● Promote muscle endurance, strength, and recovery, optimizing training results

 

Epicatechin—a superior flavonoid compound—possesses antioxidant properties and the ability to scavenge free radicals. Research on epicatechin has revealed that elevating its levels enhances the plasma's capacity to scavenge free radicals, as well as its ability to inhibit lipid peroxidation and oxidative damage. Furthermore, chocolate rich in this flavonoid has been shown to promote endothelial function. A study investigating the ability of epicatechin (EC)—derived from green tea—to inhibit myostatin also found that it can enhance muscle strength. Epicatechin extracted from green tea is a flavonoid that aids in improving the condition of diabetic patients, as it increases acetylcholinesterase activity.

 

Epicatechin is capable of lowering levels of myostatin. Myostatin is a protein produced by muscle cells that inhibits muscle growth. Epicatechin reduces the levels of this inhibitor—through a specific mechanism—thereby diminishing its inhibitory effect on muscle growth and creating a more favorable environment for muscle development.Epicatechin is capable of lowering levels of myostatin. Myostatin is a protein produced by muscle cells that inhibits muscle growth. Epicatechin reduces the levels of this inhibitor—through a specific mechanism—thereby diminishing its inhibitory effect on muscle growth and creating a more favorable environment for muscle development.

 

As a potent antioxidant, epicatechin is capable of scavenging free radicals within the body and mitigating the damage inflicted upon muscle cells by oxidative stress, thereby protecting these cells from injury and facilitating muscle growth and repair.As a potent antioxidant, epicatechin is capable of scavenging free radicals within the body and mitigating the damage inflicted upon muscle cells by oxidative stress, thereby protecting these cells from injury and facilitating muscle growth and repair.