Compound Monograph

Phenolcarboxylic acids

A general class of phenolic carboxylic acids reported in couchgrass.

Classification

Phenolcarboxylic acids are 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? (1)

Phenolcarboxylic acids are phenolic acids, found in Couchgrass.