Caffeic acid

CAS: 331-39-5

Ref. 3D-FC19625

Product Information

• Name: Caffeic acid
• Synonyms: 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acid3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic acid3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacrylic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Caffeic acid is naturally produced by the metabolism of plants and fungi. Caffeic acid has an antioxidant activity that can be higher than tocopherol in oil-in-water emulsions. Caffeic acid has proven antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus. In mice, caffeic acid inhibits the enzyme 5-lipoxygenase thus inhibititing the biosynthesis of the inflammatory mediators leukotrienes.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 180.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₈O₄
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder