Cichoric Acid

• CAT Number: I004465
• CAS Number: 6537-80-0
• Molecular Formula: C
• Molecular Weight: 474.37
• Purity: ≥95%
• Solubility: 10 mM in DMSO
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2R,3R)-2,3-bis[[(E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyl]oxy]butanedioic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C22H18O12/c23-13-5-1-11(9-15(13)25)3-7-17(27)33-19(21(29)30)20(22(31)32)34-18(28)8-4-12-2-6-14(24)16(26)10-12/h1-10,19-20,23-26H,(H,29,30)(H,31,32)/b7-3+,8-4+/t19-,20-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: YDDGKXBLOXEEMN-IABMMNSOSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1C=CC(=O)OC(C(C(=O)O)OC(=O)C=CC2=CC(=C(C=C2)O)O)C(=O)O)O)O

Cichoric acid（Cat No.:I004465） is a natural compound that has been reported to possess antioxidative properties. As an antioxidant, it helps neutralize harmful free radicals in the body, reducing oxidative stress and potential damage to cells and tissues. Cichoric acid is found in various plants, including Echinacea purpurea, and is believed to contribute to their therapeutic properties. Its antioxidative activity makes cichoric acid a valuable compound in the field of natural products and is potentially beneficial for human health as a dietary supplement or ingredient in functional foods.

Reference

[1]. Line Thygesen, et al. Antioxidant activity of cichoric acid and alkamides from Echinacea purpurea, alone and in combination. Food Chemistry
Volume 101, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 74–81

[2]. Qu L, et al. Patterns of Variation in Alkamides and Cichoric Acid in Roots and Aboveground Parts of Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench. HortScience. 2005 Aug;40(5):1239-1242.