X-ray analysis of β-CD inclusion complexes with (+)-catechin and (−)-epicatechin.
Two complexes exist in three crystal forms, monoclinic, P21 and triclinic, P1.
OH⋯O H-bonds and π⋯π intermolecular interactions stabilize the complexes.
Rare A-conformer and dimeric structure of tea catechins in the cavity confinement.
Number of OH groups protected play a key role in antioxidant activity improvement.