Chlorogenic acid(3-O-Caffeoylquinic acid or Heriguard and NSC-407296)

Product Description

Product name:Chlorogenic acid/3-O-Caffeoylquinic acid/ Heriguard/NSC-407296

CAS:327-97-9

MF:C16H18O9

MW:354.31

Description: A major component of green coffee the extracts of which promote weight loss in overweight and obese people. Chlorogenic Acid is an important intermediate in lignin biosynthesis. Chlorogenic Acid is an antioxidant and an inhibitor of the tumor promoting activity of phorbol ester. It has protective effect against streptozotocin-nicotinamide generated oxidative stress induced diabetes and may also pr otect against cardiovascular disease.

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.

Chlorogenic acid is a bioactive polyphenolic compound mainly found in many plants, such as coffee. It is a potent neuroprotectant and also possesses antiviral, antifungal, antioxidant and antitumor properties. CGA may also be involved in regulating glucose and lipid metabolism and improving insulin sensitivity.