What is 4-Hydroxycinnamic acid?
4-Hydroxycinnamic acid (p-Coumaric acid) is a natural cinnamic acid derivative. It can be located in various foods like peanuts, tomatoes, garlic and drinks like wine and tea. However, 4-Hydroxycinnamic acid can also be produced from lignin and by biosynthetic methods.
4-Hydroxycinnamic acid is a potent antioxidant. Its hydroxyl group can react with reactive radicals and form stabilized, less reactive byproducts.
Moreover, due to its highly aromatic structure, 4-Hydroxycinnamic acid has also been studied for other medical implications like
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-diabetic
- Anti-ulcer
- Anti-platelet,
- Anti-cancer
- and more.
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