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.
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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.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Kamiyama, M.; Moon, J.; Jang, H. W.; Shibamoto, T. Role of Degradation Products of Chlrogenic Acid in the Antioxidant Activity of Roasted Coffee. J. Agric. Food Chem. 2015, 63 (7), 1996-2005.
- Peng, H.; Kather, M.; Rubsam, K.; Jakob, F.; Schwanebwerg, U.; Pich, A. Chlorogenic Acid Biosynthesis Appears Linked with Suberin Production in Potato Tuber (Solanum tuberosum). J. Agric. Food Chem. 2015, 63 (19), 4902-4913.