CAS 331-39-5 Caffeic Acid Powder
What is Caffeic Acid?
Caffeic acid is an organic compound belonging to hydroxycinnamic acid, which has two functional groups: phenolic hydroxyl and acrylic acid. It is an important phenolic acid among polyphenols, slightly soluble in cold water, and easily soluble in hot water and cold ethanol.
Where does caffeic acid exist?
Caffeic acid is widely found in many foods, such as tomatoes, carrots, strawberries, blueberries, cereals, and other edible plants, as well as Chinese herbal medicines. Caffeic acid can also be found in beverages such as wine, coffee, and tea.
What are the benefits?
Antioxidant
Caffeic acid has a reducing effect and can remove superoxide anions. Superoxide anions can generate more active free radicals, which react with biological macromolecules in the body, causing oxidative damage to lipids, proteins and DNA, leading to a variety of pathological processes. Caffeic acid can prevent this process and play an antioxidant role.
Anti-inflammatory
Caffeic acid has anti-inflammatory effects and may help reduce inflammatory responses. This may be beneficial for diseases associated with inflammation, such as arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, etc.
Antibacterial
Some studies have shown that caffeic acid may have antibacterial effects against certain bacteria and fungi, which may make it potential in the treatment of certain infectious diseases.
Neuroprotective
Caffeic acid may have a protective effect on the nervous system and help prevent neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
Application direction
Cosmetics
Caffeic acid can be safely used in cosmetics due to its wide range of antiviral activity and antibacterial properties. It can be used not only as a whitening ingredient, but also as an adjuvant for oxidative hair dyes, which helps to improve the quality and effect of cosmetics.
Food
In some juice products, caffeic acid is used as a functional ingredient. At the same time, in some yogurt and cheese products, caffeic acid is also used as a preservative.
