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 Formula
C16H18O9
SMILES
C1C(C(C(CC1(C(=O)O)O)OC(=O)C=CC2=CC(=C(C=C2)O)O)O)O
Boiling Point
665.0±55.0 ℃ at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
205 - 209 ℃
Applications
Ingredient of health care products.