Showing chemical card for 3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic Acid (CFc000321222)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-09-06 19:45:53 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 04:50:11 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000321222
Molecule Identification
Common Name
3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic Acid
Definition
Caffeic acid, also known as trans-caffeate or sodium caffeate, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as hydroxycinnamic acids. Hydroxycinnamic acids are compounds containing an cinnamic acid where the benzene ring is hydroxylated. The trans-isomer of caffeic acid. Caffeic acid is an extremely weak basic (essentially neutral) compound (based on its pKa). Outside of the human body, Caffeic acid has been detected, but not quantified in, several different foods, such as dandelions, green beans, common grapes, common beans, and sweet cherries. This could make caffeic acid a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as hydroxycinnamic acids. Hydroxycinnamic acids are compounds containing an cinnamic acid where the benzene ring is hydroxylated.
