2,5-Dihydroxycinnamic acid
Chemical compound
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2,5-Dihydroxycinnamic acid is a hydroxycinnamic acid derivative. It is an isomer of caffeic acid.
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| Preferred IUPAC name
(2E)-3-(2,5-Dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid | |
| Other names
(2E)-3-(2,5-Dihydroxyphenyl)acrylic acid, grevillic acid | |
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| C9H8O4 | |
| Molar mass | 180.159 g·molâ1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Preparation
2,5-Dihydroxycinnamic acid is produced by Elbs persulfate oxidation of o-coumaric acid.[1][2]
