Isoferulic acid

Isoferulic acid
Names
IUPAC name
(E)-3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
Other names
Hesperetic acid
3-(3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)acrylic acid
Hesperetate
Isoferulate
Identifiers
537-73-5
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChEBI CHEBI:27794
PubChem 736186
Properties
C10H10O4
Molar mass 194.18 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Isoferulic acid is a hydroxycinnamic acid, a type of organic compound. It is an isomer of ferulic acid.

Occurrence in nature

Isoferulic acid can be found, amongst other compounds, in Lobelia chinensis.[1] An analysis of propolis from Henan, China found sinapinic acid, isoferulic acid, caffeic acid and chrysin, with the first three compounds demonstrating antibacterial properties.[2]

In food

Ferulic acid is found in pineapple flesh.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Chen JX, Huang SH, Wang Y, Shao M, Ye WC (2010). "Studies on the chemical constituents from Lobelia chinensis". Zhong Yao Cai. 33 (11): 1721–4. PMID 21434431.
  2. ↑ Qiao Z; Chen R (August 1991). "[Isolation and identification of antibiotic constituents of propolis from Henan]". Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi (in Chinese). 16 (8): 481–2, 512. PMID 1804186.
  3. ↑ Phenolic profiles of pineapple fruits (Ananas comosus L. Merrill) Influence of the origin of suckers. Edwige Sopie Yapo, Hilaire Tanoh Kouakou, Laurent kouakou kouakou, Justin Yatty Kouadio, Patrice Kouamé andjean-Michel Mérillon, Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 2011, 5(6), pages 1372-1378
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