The molecule is a proanthocyanidin obtained by the condensation of (-)-epicatechin and (+)-catechin units. It has a role as an antioxidant, an EC 5.99.1.3 [DNA topoisomerase (ATP-hydrolysing)] inhibitor and an antineoplastic agent. It is a proanthocyanidin and a hydroxyflavan. It derives from a (-)-epicatechin and a (+)-catechin.
(2R,3R)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-8-[(2R,3S,4S)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-4-yl]-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol