Cynarine is a
hydroxycinnamic acid derivative and a biologically active chemical constituent of
artichoke (''Cynara cardunculus'').
Chemically, it is an
ester formed from
quinic acid
Quinic acid is a cyclitol, a cyclic polyol, and a cyclohexanecarboxylic acid. It is a colorless solid that can be extracted from plant sources. Quinic acid is implicated in the perceived acidity of coffee.
Occurrence and preparation
The compound i ...
and two units of
caffeic acid.
See also
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Chlorogenic acid
References
Hydroxycinnamic acid esters
Hydroxycinnamic acid glycosides
Quinic acid esters
Catechols
Vinylogous carboxylic acids
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