Compound Monograph
Vanillic acid
A phenolic acid related to vanillin, widespread in plants, with mild antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.
Classification
Vanillic 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? (6)
Vanillic acid is one of the phenolic acids, found in Angelica, Marshmallow, Pau D'Arco and 3 other sources.