Compound Monograph
Syringic acid
A hydroxybenzoic (phenolic) acid found in many plants, contributing antioxidant phenolic content.
Classification
Syringic 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? (3)
Syringic acid is one of the phenolic acids, found in Chickweed, Marshmallow and Yerba Maté.