catechin

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The principal yellow colorant contained in extracts from the leaves and twigs of the gambier, cutch and kino resin. Noted as lightfast and washfast; used on wool, silk and cotton to obtain a dark brown color and in tanning leather.
catechin
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024