Caffeic Acid is a constituent of plants, probably occurs in plants only in conjugated forms. Caffeic acid is found in all plants because it is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of lignin, one of the principal sources of biomass. Caffeic acid is one of the main natural phenols in argan oi. Synonyms: 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-propenoic Acid, 3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic Acid, 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacrylic Acid, 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-propenoic Acid, 4-(2-Carboxyethenyl)-1,2-dihydroxybenzene, NSC 57197, NSC 623438, CAS No: 331-39-5 Molecular Formula: C9H8O4 Molecular Weight: 180.16 Appearance: Yellow to yellow-brown powder Purity: 98% Melting Point: >190C (dec.) Solubility: Aqueous Base (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly, Sonicated), Methanol (Slightly) Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Molecular Weight:
180.16
Purity:
98%
Form:
Yellow to yellow-brown powder
CAS Number:
[331-39-5]
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