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.