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Isoferulic acid

Isoferulic acid
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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.

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

Ferulic acid is found in pineapple flesh.


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