EC is another kind of potent components extracted from the Chinese green tea. It has the similar activity to EGCG,and its antioxidant activity is a little lower than that of EGCG. Moreover, there is much less EC than EGCG in the tea catechins.

CAS Number: 490-46-0

Synonym:(2S, 3S)-2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4 -dihydro-1(2H)-benzopyran 3,5,7-triol

Molecular Formula: C15H14O6

Molecular Weight: 290.3

Source: Green tea

Extraction Part: Leaf

 

 

Specification:

 

Assay: 98%min

Appearance: White or off-white powder

Loss on drying: 5.0% max

Total Ash: 1.0% max

heavy Metals: 10ppm max

Arsenic: 1ppm max