Theogallin

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Theogallin is a trihydroxybenzoic acid glycoside, a type of polyphenolic compound found in tea[1] where it has been characterised as an umami enhancing compound.[2] The compound can also be found in Arbutus unedo fruits.[3]

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Theogallin
Chemical structure of theogallin
Chemical structure of theogallin
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
(1S,3R,4R,5R)-1,3,4-Trihydroxy-5-[(3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoyl)oxy]cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid
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Identifiers
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  • InChI=1S/C14H16O10/c15-6-1-5(2-7(16)10(6)18)12(20)24-9-4-14(23,13(21)22)3-8(17)11(9)19/h1-2,8-9,11,15-19,23H,3-4H2,(H,21,22)/t8-,9-,11-,14+/m1/s1 checkY
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  • O=C(O)[C@]2(O)C[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](OC(=O)c1cc(O)c(O)c(O)c1)C2
Properties
C14H16O10
Molar mass 344.27 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 Â°C [77 Â°F], 100 kPa).
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In rats, theogallin, or its metabolite quinic acid, can move through the blood brain barrier and can have cognition enhancing activities.[4]

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