CymitQuimica logo

CAS 476-66-4

:

Ellagic acid

Description:
Ellagic acid is a naturally occurring polyphenolic compound found in various fruits and vegetables, particularly in berries such as strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries, as well as in nuts and pomegranates. It is recognized for its antioxidant properties, which help neutralize free radicals and may contribute to various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects. Chemically, ellagic acid is a dibenzo-α-pyrone derivative, characterized by its ability to form complexes with metal ions and its potential to modulate various biochemical pathways. It is typically encountered as a pale yellow to white crystalline powder, with a relatively low solubility in water but higher solubility in organic solvents. Ellagic acid has garnered interest in the fields of nutrition and pharmacology, leading to research on its potential therapeutic applications, including its role in cancer prevention and cardiovascular health. However, further studies are needed to fully understand its mechanisms of action and efficacy in human health.
Formula:C14H6O8
InChI:InChI=1S/C14H6O8/c15-5-1-3-7-8-4(14(20)22-11(7)9(5)17)2-6(16)10(18)12(8)21-13(3)19/h1-2,15-18H
InChI key:InChIKey=AFSDNFLWKVMVRB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:OC=1C2=C3C4=C(OC(=O)C3=CC1O)C(O)=C(O)C=C4C(=O)O2
Synonyms:
  • 2,3,7,8-Tetrahydroxy-chromeno[5,4,3-cde]chromene-5,10-dione
  • 2,3,7,8-Tetrahydroxy[1]benzopyrano[5,4,3-cde][1]benzopyran-5,10-dione
  • 2,3,7,8-Tetrahydroxychromeno[5,4,3-Cde]Chromene-5,10-Dione
  • 4,4,5,5-Tetrahydroxybiphenyl-2,6:2,6-Biscarbolactone
  • Acide Ellagique
  • Acido Elagico
  • Alizarin yellow
  • Alizarine Yellow
  • Benzoaric acid
  • Elagostasine
  • See more synonyms
products per page.Found 22 products.