Description

4-o-Cinnamoylquinic Acid is a specialized cinnamic acid ester derivative of quinic acid, known for its role as a key bioactive marker compound. This high-purity reference standard is essential for analytical research, quality control, and the development of nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products. It is primarily sought by research institutions, analytical laboratories, and manufacturers in the natural products, dietary supplement, and pharmaceutical industries for its application in standardization and bioactivity studies.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity certified standard for HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods in quality control laboratories.
• Phytochemical & Natural Product Research: Serves as a key marker compound for the identification, quantification, and standardization of plant extracts, particularly in the Eucommia ulmoides family and other traditional medicinal herbs.
• Bioactivity Studies: Employed in in vitro and in vivo research to investigate potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic regulatory properties.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplement Formulation: Used in the development and quality assurance of standardized herbal supplements where consistent bioactive content is critical.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a starting material or intermediate for the synthesis of more complex molecules in drug discovery pipelines.
• Food & Beverage Analysis: Applied in the testing and authentication of botanical ingredients in functional foods and beverages.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-o-Cinnamoylquinic Acid
CAS No.	5509-70-6
Molecular Formula	C19H22O9
Molecular Weight	394.37 g/mol
Synonyms	4-O-Cinnamoylquinic Acid; 4-CQA; 4-O-Caffeoylquinic Acid Isomer; trans-4-Cinnamoylquinic Acid; 4-O-p-Coumaroylquinic Acid (common misnomer); Eucommia Ulmoides Oliv. Leaf Extract Marker; (1S,3R,4R,5R)-3-{[(2E)-3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyl]oxy}-1,4,5-trihydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; Neochlorogenic Acid Isomer
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Quality Control

Our 4-o-Cinnamoylquinic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC for purity, IR and MS for identification, and residual solvent analysis to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.