Compound Monograph

p-Coumaric acid

A hydroxycinnamic phenolic acid found in marshmallow, samambaia and yerba mate with antioxidant activity.

Classification

p-Coumaric acid is one of the phenolic acids, part of the phenolics class. Antioxidant compounds built around one or more phenol rings — the flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, coumarins, and pigments behind much of a plant's protective chemistry.

Where Does It Come From? (5)

p-Coumaric acid is one of the phenolic acids, found in Couchgrass, Fennel, Marshmallow and 2 other sources.