Isoferulic acid
Isoferulic acid is a hydroxycinnamic acid, a type of phenolic acid. It is a derivative of ferulic acid with the hydroxyl group moved from position 3 to position 4. Isoferulic acid is found in the root of the traditional Chinese medicinal plant Angelica sinensis.
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Isoferulic acid is a hydroxycinnamic acid, which is a type of phenolic acid. It is a derivative of ferulic acid, but differs in the position of the hydroxyl group, which is moved from position 3 to position 4. This change in structure gives isoferulic acid different properties and potential uses in medicine and other fields.
Sources[edit | edit source]
Isoferulic acid is found in the root of the traditional Chinese medicinal plant Angelica sinensis, also known as Dong Quai. This plant has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years for a variety of ailments, and isoferulic acid is one of the active compounds identified in the root.
Potential medical uses[edit | edit source]
Research into the potential medical uses of isoferulic acid is ongoing. Some studies suggest that it may have antioxidant properties, and it has been investigated for potential use in the treatment of conditions such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. However, more research is needed to confirm these potential benefits and to understand how isoferulic acid might be used in medicine.
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