Caffeic acid - Natural

CAS: 331-39-5

Ref. 3D-XC164210

Product Information

• Name: Caffeic acid - Natural
• Synonyms: 3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic 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. 95%