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Caftaric acid

SKU 90028655 CAS 67879-58-7 C13H12O9 MW 312.23 Available on enquiry

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Caftaric acid is a hydroxycinnamic acid derivative used primarily as a biochemical research reagent and analytical standard. It has the molecular formula C13H12O9 and a molecular weight of 312.23. The CAS number is 67879-58-7, and it should be stored at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius. Molekula supplies Caftaric acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
90028655
CAS Number
67879-58-7
IUPAC Name
(2R,3R)-2-[(E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyl]oxy-3-hydroxybutanedioic acid
Molecular Formula
C13H12O9
Molecular Weight
312.23
Exact Mass
312.0481
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1/C=C/C(=O)O[C@H]([C@H](C(=O)O)O)C(=O)O)O)O
InChIKey
SWGKAHCIOQPKFW-JTNORFRNSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C13H12O9/c14-7-3-1-6(5-8(7)15)2-4-9(16)22-11(13(20)21)10(17)12(18)19/h1-5,10-11,14-15,17H,(H,18,19)(H,20,21)/b4-2+/t10-,11-/m1/s1
PubChem CID
6440397

Synonyms

  • (2R,3R)-2-(((E)-3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)acryloyl)oxy)-3-hydroxysuccinic acid
  • (2R,3R)-2-[(E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyl]oxy-3-hydroxybutanedioic acid
  • (2R,3R)-2-{[3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyl]oxy}-3-hydroxybutanedioic acid
  • 2-Caffeoyl-L-tartaric acid
  • Caffeoyltartaric acid
  • Caftaric acid (Standard)
  • Caftaric acid, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
  • Mono-(3,4-dihydroxycinnamoyl)-tartaric acid
  • monocaffeoyltartaric acid
  • trans-caftaric acid

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Melting Point
125 °C
Boiling Point
618.2 °C at 760 mmHg

Source: PubChem CID 6440397 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))

Frequently asked questions

What is Caftaric acid used for?

Caftaric acid is primarily used as a reference standard in analytical chemistry and food science research, particularly for studying phenolic compounds in grapes and wine.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Caftaric acid?

The chemical formula for Caftaric acid is C13H12O9 and it has a molecular weight of 312.23 g/mol.

How should Caftaric acid be stored?

Caftaric acid should be stored at a temperature between 2 to 8 °C to maintain its stability.

What grade of Caftaric acid is available?

Please contact our sales team or check the product page on our website for the specific purity and grade information currently in stock.

Can Molekula supply Caftaric acid in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Caftaric acid in bulk quantities to meet your research or manufacturing requirements; please contact us for a custom quote.

What documentation comes with the order?

All orders are supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full traceability and compliance.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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