1,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid

Application
It may be used as reference standard in LC-MS/MS method for the determination of 1,5-DCQA from human plasma.[1] Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Phenolic compound found in artichoke. Antioxidant and choleretic properties. Potential immunosuppressive agent.
General description
Dicaffeoylquinic acid is naturally occurring polyphenolic compound found in plants like fennel and coffee. It is characterized by two caffeic acid molecules linked via ester bonds to one quinic acid molecule. 1, 5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid (1,5-DCQA) is considered as a potent and nontoxic inhibitor of HIV-1 replication.[2] In literature, CAS Numbers 19870-46-3 and 30964-13-7 are each described as 1,3-dicaffeoylquinic acid, 1,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid, and cynarin. The IUPAC synonym for this product is provided for clarification.
Other Notes
This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: achillea arnica
Packaging
Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.