Description
Catechin hydrate is a polyphenolic flavonoid that exhibits antioxidant properties. It is commonly found in green tea, grape seeds, and bark of few trees like acacia and mahogany.(+)-Catechin hydrate can be used:As an inhibitor of steel corrosion in hydrochloric acid solution.As a model compound in the study of antimicrobial activities of flavonoids onEscherichia coli.As a starting material for the synthesis of catechin glucosides of biological importance