Trigonelline
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Trigonelline | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Chemical name | 1-Methylpyridinium-3-carboxylate |
| Other names | Nicotinic acid N-methylbetaine Coffearine Caffearine Gynesine Trigenolline |
| Chemical formula | C7H7NO2 |
| Molecular mass | 137.13 g/mol |
| CAS number | [535-83-1] |
| Density | ? g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 230-233 °C (monohydrate) 258-259 °C (hydrochloride) |
| SMILES | C[N]1=CC(C([O])=O)=CC=C1 |
| Disclaimer and references | |
Trigonelline is an alkaloid with chemical formula C7H7NO2. It is an inner salt formed by the addition of a methyl group to the nitrogen atom of niacin. Trigonelline is a product of the metabolism of niacin (vitamin B3) which is excreted in the urine.[1]
Trigonelline is also found in coffee, where it may help to prevent dental caries by preventing the bacteria Streptococcus mutans from adhering to teeth.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 9606.
- ^ Daglia, M.; R. Tarsi, A. Papetti, P. Grisoli, C. Dacarro, C. Pruzzo, and G. Gazzani (2002). "Antiadhesive Effect of Green and Roasted Coffee on Streptococcus mutans' Adhesive Properties on Saliva-Coated Hydroxyapatite Beads". Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 50: 1225–1229. DOI:10.1021/jf010958t.
