Useful Information of Caffeic Acid

Product name:Caffeic Acid
CAS:331-39-5
Molecular Formula:C9H8O4
Molecular Weight: 180.16g/mol
Description of Caffeic Acid:
Caffeic Acid is a non-nitrogenous acid found in various plants as a metabolite product in nature. It is related to cinnamic acid. But it has two hydroxyl groups which is not found in cinnamic acid. Caffeic acid is not related to caffeine. Chlorogenic Acid is the ester of caffeic acid with the 3-hydroxyl group of quinic acid. Caffeic acid is known as a naturally occuring phenolic acid which acts as a carcinogenic inhibitor. It is also known as an antioxidant in vitro and therefore contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Caffeic acid and its derivatives are used as a component of antimitogenic, anticarcinogenic, anti-inflamatory, and immunomodulator.
Appearance:light yellow to greenish-yellow powder
Purity:> 98.0%
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