Showing chemical card for 3,4-dihydroxy-5-all-trans-hexaprenylbenzoate (CFc000283616)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:03 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283616
Molecule Identification
Common Name
3,4-dihydroxy-5-all-trans-hexaprenylbenzoate
Definition
3,4-dihydroxy-5-all-trans-hexaprenylbenzoate, also known as 3-hexaprenyl-4,5-dihydroxybenzoate anion, is a member of the class of compounds known as sesterterpenoids. Sesterterpenoids are terpenes composed of five consecutive isoprene units. 3,4-dihydroxy-5-all-trans-hexaprenylbenzoate is practically insoluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 3,4-dihydroxy-5-all-trans-hexaprenylbenzoate can be found in a number of food items such as american cranberry, wheat, yellow wax bean, and chicory roots, which makes 3,4-dihydroxy-5-all-trans-hexaprenylbenzoate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
