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Caffeic acid

≥98.0% (HPLC)

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Synonym(s):
3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacrylic acid, 3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic acid, 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acid
Linear Formula:
(HO)2C6H3CH=CHCO2H
CAS Number:
331-39-5
Molecular Weight:
180.16
Beilstein:
1954563
EC Number:
206-361-2
MDL number:
MFCD00004392
PubChem Substance ID:
24278290
NACRES:
NA.77

Assay

≥98.0% (HPLC)

form

powder

mp

211-213 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

ethanol: 50 mg/mL

application(s)

metabolomics
vitamins, nutraceuticals, and natural products

SMILES string

OC(=O)\C=C\c1ccc(O)c(O)c1

InChI

1S/C9H8O4/c10-7-3-1-6(5-8(7)11)2-4-9(12)13/h1-5,10-11H,(H,12,13)/b4-2+

InChI key

QAIPRVGONGVQAS-DUXPYHPUSA-N

Gene Information

human ... ELA2(1991)
rat ... Alox5(25290)

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General description

Caffeic acid exists in its free and ester form. It is considered as the predominant polyphenol, contributing to the hydroxycinnamic acid content in various fruits. Coffee is one of the major source of caffeic acid.

Application

Caffeic acid has been used as a standard of phenolic acid in the study to determine the total phenolic acid content in vegetables after subjecting to alkaline and acid hydrolysis. It has also been used to determine its antioxidant activity by various assay methods.

Biochem/physiol Actions

A natural dietary phenolic compound found in plants that is an anti-oxidant. Inhibits the synthesis of leukotrienes that are involved in immunoregulation, inflammation and allergy. Inhibits Cu2+-induced LDL oxidation.
Caffeic acid and other polyphenols are metabolized by going through enzyme catalysed methyl transfer, sulfation and glucuronic acid addition. It non-competitively prevents the action of 5-lipoxygenase. Caffeic acid ready undergoes hydrolysis in alkaline conditions.

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Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H351

Hazard Classifications

Carc. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Phenolic acids in potatoes, vegetables, and some of their products
Mattila P and Hellstrom J
J. Food Compos. Anal., 20(3-4), 152-160 (2007)
Polyphenols: food sources and bioavailability
Manach C, et al.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 79(5), 727-747 (2004)
Caffeic acid is a selective inhibitor for leukotriene biosynthesis
Yasuko K, et al.
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, Lipids and Lipid Metabolism, 792(1), 92-97 (1984)
Ga-Yul Min et al.
Molecular medicine reports, 24(6) (2021-09-29)
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory allergic skin disease, characterized by pruritic and eczematous skin lesions. Lycopus lucidus Turcz (LLT) is a perennial herb that has been reported to have various biological properties, including effects on blood circulation, as well
B Y Hsu et al.
Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis, 132, 109-116 (2016-10-05)
A high performance liquid chromatography-diode array detection-tandem mass spectrometry method (HPLC-DAD-MS/MS) was developed for simultaneous determination of phenolic acids and flavonoids in djulis (Chenopodium formosanum Koidz.), a traditional Chinese herb reported to possess vital biological activities. A high yield of
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