Table 1 Structures of benzoic and cinnamic acid derivatives commonly found in plants
From: An overview on the role of dietary phenolics for the treatment of cancers
Common name | Structure | IUPAC name | Molar Mass in g/mol | Primary source | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benzoic acid |
| Benzoic acid | 122.12 | Cranberries, Plums | https://caloriebee.com/nutrition/Effects-of-Benzoic-Acid-and-Benzoates-in-Food-and-Medicines |
Marachino cherries and Apples | |||||
Cinnamylic acid |
| 3-phenylprop-2-enoic acid | 148.16 | Cinnamon oil | [137] |
p-Hydroxybenzoic acid |
| 4- Hydroxy benzoic acid | 138.12 | Acia oil Green tea wine | [135] |
p-Coumaric acid |
| 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acid | 164.16 | Barley grains Honey | |
Protocatechuic acid |
| 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid | 154.12 | Plums Grapes | [75] |
Caffeic acid |
| 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acid | 180.16 | Thyme, Oregano and sage | [21] |
Gallic acid |
| 3,4,5,Trihydroxy Benzoic acid | 170.12 | Chestnut Green chicory | [20] |
Vanillic acid |
| 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid | 168.14 | Vinegar Wine | [140] |
Isovanillic acid |
| 3-hydroxy-4 methoxybenzoic acid | 168.15 | Saffron | [141] |
Syringic acid |
| 4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid | 198.17 | Finger millet clove | [100] |
Ferulic acid |
| 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)prop-2-enoic acid | 194.18 | Barley | [142] |
Veratric acid |
| 3,4 Dimethoxy Benzoic acid | 182.17 | Not available | Â |
Chlorogenic acid (3-Caffeoylquinic acid) |
| 3-{[(2E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyl]oxy}-1,4,5-trihydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid | 354.31 | Green coffee seeds | [143] |
Di-caffeoylquinic acid (Cynarine) |
| (1R,3R,4S,5R)-1,3-bis[[(E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyl]oxy]-4,5-dihydroxycyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid | 516.46 | Artichoke | [144] |
