Accession Number: pdtdbl00070

Details of the Ligand

Ligand Name : Caffeic acid
Systematic Names : Caffeic acid; 3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic acid; Trans-Caffeate; 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acrylic acid; 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacrylic acid
Molecular Formula : C9H8O4
Molecular Weight : g/mol
IUPAC Name : (E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
Canonical SMILES : C1=CC(=C(C=C1C=CC(=O)O)O)O
Ligand Description :

Caffeic acid is a chemical found in many plants and foods. Coffee is the primary source of caffeic acid in the human diet. However, it can be found in other food sources such as apples, artichoke, berries, and pears. Wine also contains a significant amount of caffeic acid.

Caffeic acid is used in supplements for boosting athletic performance, exercise-related fatigue, weight loss, cancer, HIV/AIDS, herpes, and other conditions.
Related Plants :
Black Nightshade, Black Pepper, Eucalyptus, Honey, Kandankathiri, Karpooravalli, Lemon, Lemon balm, Peppermint, Pineapple, Tomato, Valerian
Ligand Related Dockings :
NA
Ligand References :
  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caffeic_acid
  2. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/caffeic_acid
  3. http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1266-caffeic%20acid.aspx?activeingredientid=1266&activeingredientname=caffeic%20acid
  4. http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/name/caffeic%20acid
Caffeic acid

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