As a flavonoid, epicatechin has many physiological activities, such as anti-oxidation, lipid-lowering and hypoglycemic, prevention of cardiovascular disease, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, antibacterial and other effects.

The properties of epicatechin EC are similar to EGCG, but the antioxidant activity is slightly lower than that of EGCG.

Our epicatechin is extracted from green tea leaves, with a content of 90%-95%, which can be used in medicine, health care products and other fields.

CAS NO.	490-46-0	melting point	240°C(dec.)(lit.)
MF	C15H14O6	Specific rotation	-55～-65゜(D/20℃)(c=1,CH3OH)
MW	290.27	density	1.593±0.06g/cm3(PrChemicalbookedicted)
EINECS NO.	207-710-1	Acidity coefficient (pKa)	9.54±0.10(Predicted)

Benefits of (-)-Epicatechin, EC：

1. Protect human health.

2. Has significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity

3. Improve muscle performance.

4. Improve the symptoms of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

5. Prevent diabetes.

6. Protect the nervous system.

COA OF Epicatechin

Analysis	Specification	Result	Test method
Physical Description
Appearance	White fine powder	Complies	Visual
Odor & Taste	Characteristic	Characteristic	Organoleptic
Bulk density	0.2g/ml Min	0.35g/ml	CP2015
Particle size	95% pass 80 mesh	Complies	80 Mesh Screen
Solvent used	Water and ethanol	/	/
Solubility	Water soluble	Good water soluble	CP2015
Chemical Tests
Identification	Must positive	Positive	TLC
Epicatechin (on dry basis)	98.0% Min	98.14%	HPLC
Catechins	/	98.81%	HPLC
Caffeine	0.1% Max	Complies	HPLC
Loss on drying	5.0% Max	0.12%	CP2015
Ash	0.5% Max	0.01%	CP2015
Heavy metals	10.0ppm Max	Complies	CP2015
As	1.0ppm Max	0.217ppm	AAS
Pb	1.0ppm Max	0.142ppm	AAS
Hg	0.1ppm Max	0.009ppm	AAS
Cd	1.0ppm Max	0.022ppm	AAS
Microbiology Control
Total plate count	1000cfu/g Max	Complies	CP2015
Yeast & Mold	100cfu/g Max	Complies	CP2015
E.Coil	Negative	Negative	CP2015
Salmonella	Negative	Negative	CP2015
Conclusion	Complies with the enterprise standards.
General Status	Non-GMO, ISO Certificated.
Packing and Storage
Packing: Pack in paper-carton and two plastic-bags inside.
Shelf life: 2 year when properly stored.
Storage: Store in a well-closed place with constant low temperature and no direct sun light.