4670-05-7
Product Name:
Theaflavin
Formula:
C29H24O12
Synonyms:
3,4,5-Trihydroxy-1,8-bis[(2R,3R)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-chromanyl]-6-benzo[7]annulenone;3,4,6-Trihydroxy-1,8-bis(3α,5,7-trihydroxy-2α-chromanyl)-5H-benzocyclohepten-5-one
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Solid |
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SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 564.5 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 2.4 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 9 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 12 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 564.12677620 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 564.12677620 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 218 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 41 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 1060 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 4 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Theaflavin is a biflavonoid that is 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzocyclohepten-6-one which is substituted at positions 1 and 8 by (2R,3R)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-2-yl groups. It is the main red pigment in black tea. It has a role as an antioxidant, a chelator, a plant metabolite, a radiation protective agent and an antibacterial agent. It is a polyphenol and a biflavonoid.