Catechin

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C15H14O6 · 290.27 g/mol

catergen · cianidanolum · cianidol · cianidanol

What is Catechin?

The astringent flavonoid family in green tea, cocoa, and red wine that makes the mouth feel dry. Oxidizing them is what turns green tea into black tea. Found in tea, chocolate, cocoa, and wine. from source

CategoryPlant

Chemical familyAlcohols Aromatics Phenols Ethers

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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESC1[C@@H]([C@H](OC2=CC(=CC(=C21)O)O)C3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O)O

Where you'll find it

Teawhat else is in it →Chocolatewhat else is in it →Cocoawhat else is in it →Winewhat else is in it →

Curated by MoleculeFinder from source

Toxicity & hazards

WarningIrritantH315, H319, H335from source

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Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 9064
Wikidata: Q415007
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
Similar molecules: MoleculeFinder fingerprint similarity
Everyday relationships: MoleculeFinder editorial curation
Data refreshed: October 19, 2026

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