The molecule is a proanthocyanidin consisting of two molecules of (+)-catechin joined by a bond between positions 4 and 6' in alpha-configuration. Procyanidin B6 is isolated from leaves and fruit of cowberry Vaccinium vitis-idaea and other plants. It can also be found in grape seeds and in beer. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a hydroxyflavan, a proanthocyanidin and a biflavonoid. It derives from a (+)-catechin.
(2R,3S)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-6-[(2R,3S,4R)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-4-yl]-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol