Showing chemical card for 3-octaprenyl-4-hydroxybenzoate (CFc000283660)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:09 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283660
Molecule Identification
Common Name
3-octaprenyl-4-hydroxybenzoate
Definition
3-octaprenyl-4-hydroxybenzoate is a member of the class of compounds known as polyprenylphenols. Polyprenylphenols are compounds containing a polyisoprene chain attached to a phenol group. 3-octaprenyl-4-hydroxybenzoate is practically insoluble (in water) and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 3-octaprenyl-4-hydroxybenzoate can be found in a number of food items such as pak choy, spinach, mango, and chervil, which makes 3-octaprenyl-4-hydroxybenzoate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as polyprenylphenols. Polyprenylphenols are compounds containing a polyisoprene chain attached to a phenol group.
