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Caffeic acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacrylic acid, 3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic acid, 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(HO)2C6H3CH=CHCO2H
CAS Number:
331-39-5
Molecular Weight:
180.16
PubChem Substance ID:
329749192
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1954563
MDL number:
MFCD00004392
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

211-213 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

OC(=O)\C=C\c1ccc(O)c(O)c1

InChI

1S/C9H8O4/c10-7-3-1-6(5-8(7)11)2-4-9(12)13/h1-5,10-11H,(H,12,13)/b4-2+

InChI key

QAIPRVGONGVQAS-DUXPYHPUSA-N

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

A natural dietary phenolic compound found in plants that is an anti-oxidant. Inhibits the synthesis of leukotrienes that are involved in immunoregulation, inflammation and allergy. Inhibits Cu2+-induced LDL oxidation.
Anti-oxidant phenolic compound found in plants; Inhibits the synthesis of leukotrienes.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.
USP issued SDS can be found here.

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Health hazard
GHS08

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H351

Hazard Classifications

Carc. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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