Chebulic acid
Chemical compound
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Chebulic acid is a phenolic compound isolated from the ripe fruits of Terminalia chebula.[3]
Chebulic acid, according to Lee, 2010.[1] | |
Chebulic acid, according to Klika, 2004.[2] | |
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| IUPAC name
(2R)-2-[(3S)-3-carboxy-5,6,7-trihydroxy-1-oxo-3,4-ihydroisochromen-4-yl]butanedioic acid | |
| Other names
Chebuloyl | |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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| Properties | |
| C14H12O11 | |
| Molar mass | 356.23 g/mol |
| Appearance | Brown powder |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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This compound possesses an isomer, neochebulic acid.
Chebulic acid is a component of transformed ellagitannins such as chebulagic acid or chebulinic acid.

