Chlorogenic acid

Description

An analog of caffeic acid | CAS: 327-97-9 | C16H18O9 | 354.31 g/mol

Chlorogenic acid is used as a food additive in coffee products, chewing gum and mint. It acts as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of lignin, which is an antioxidant.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Chlorogenic acid is used as a food additive in coffee products, chewing gum and mint. It acts as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of lignin, which is an antioxidant.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol and acetone.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 327-97-9
• Molecular Formula: C16H18O9
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 354.31
• MDL Number: MFCD00003862
• InChI Key: CWVRJTMFETXNAD-JUHZACGLSA-N
• Synonym: chlorogenic acid, 3-caffeoylquinic acid, chlorogenate, 3-o-caffeoylquinic acid, 3-3,4-dihydroxycinnamoyl quinic acid, heriguard, hlorogenic acid, caffeoyl quinic acid, 3-caffeoylquinate, unii-318adp12ri
• PubChem CID: 1794427
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16112
• IUPAC Name: (1S,3R,4R,5R)-3-[(E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyl]oxy-1,4,5-trihydroxycyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid
• SMILES: O[C@@H]1C[C@](O)(C[C@@H](OC(=O)\C=C\C2=CC=C(O)C(O)=C2)[C@@H]1O)C(O)=O

• Melting Point: 210°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 1 g
• Merck Index: 14,2142
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ethanol and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 354.31
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Chlorogenic acid

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	206-325-6
RTECSNumber	GU8480000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only