theaflavin [Supplementary Concept]

Catechin dimer joined at B rings

Date introduced: July 1, 1988

MeSH Unique ID: C056068

Registry Number: 1IA46M0D13

Heading Mapped to:

• Catechin
• Biflavonoids

Entry Terms:

• 1,8-bis((2R,3R)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-2H-1-benzopyran-2-yl)-3,4,6-trihydroxy-5H-benzocyclohepten-5-one
• 1,8-bis(3-alpha,5,7-trihydroxy-2-alpha-chromanyl)-5H-benzocyclohepten-5-one
• theaflavine

Previous Indexing:

• BENZOCYCLOHEPTENES (1988-2003)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Antioxidants
• Chelating Agents