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Phytochemistry & Bioactive Compounds

Epicatechin

Catechin antioxidant isomer abundant in dark cocoa and black chocolate.

Definition

Epicatechin is a catechin isomer, a flavonoid belonging to the flavan-3-ol class, differing structurally from catechin by the spatial configuration of an asymmetric carbon atom.

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