(+/-)-Catechin hydrate

So far, more than 700 known compounds have been isolated and identified in tea, including primary metabolites such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and secondary metabolites such as polyphenols, pigments, theanine, alkaloids, aromatic substances, saponins, etc. Catechins are an important component of the secondary metabolism of tea trees and the main component of tea with health functions. In recent years, a large number of studies at home and abroad have found that Chemicalbook catechins have many physiological functions such as scavenging free radicals in the body, anti-oxidation, inhibiting tumor growth, preventing radiation, antibacterial disinfection, reducing weight and lowering blood pressure, reducing fragrance poisoning, preventing AIDS, preventing cardiovascular diseases and regulating immunity. It has been widely used in the fields of medicine, daily chemical industry, food and oil industry as a raw material for health food, natural cosmetics or an antioxidant preservative for oil-containing foods.