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Chlorogenic acid

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CAS Number

327-97-9

Synonyms

3-O-Caffeoylquinic acid
Heriguard
Chlorogenate

Description

Chlorogenic acid is a cinnamate ester obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of trans-caffeic acid with the 3-hydroxy group of quinic acid. It is an intermediate metabolite in the biosynthesis of lignin. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a food component. It is a cinnamate ester and a tannin. It is functionally related to a (-)-quinic acid and a trans-caffeic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a chlorogenate.

Molecular Weight

354.31

Molecular Formula

C16H18O9

EINECS

206-325-6

SMILES

C1C(C(C(CC1(C(=O)O)O)OC(=O)C=CC2=CC(=C(C=C2)O)O)O)O

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Storage

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