Neochlorogenic acid

Neochlorogenic acid (CAS 906-33-2), also known as 5-Caffeylquinic acid, is a naturally occurring hydroxycinnamic acid derivative found in plant-based sources including stone fruits and coffee.

Where is Neochlorogenic acid used?

• Food and nutraceutical development: functional antioxidant ingredient
• Botanical extracts, dietary supplements and standardized plant-based formulations
• Pharmaceutical and biotech research: analytical reference standard for quantifying polyphenol content
• Agricultural applications: evaluated as a natural plant defense modulator for crop protection
• Feed additive research programs
• Flavor chemists reference it when characterizing acidulant and astringency profiles of fruit-derived ingredients and coffee extracts.

Good to know: It is essential for measuring raw materials and finished products according to USP or Ph. Eur. guidelines.

Commercial specifications

• Purities of 98% and above for laboratory applications
• Sourced from plant extraction or synthesis depending on supplier requirements
• Quantities range from milligram-scale reference material to gram-level research batches