Eudesmic acid

Eudesmic acid
Chemical structure of eudesmic acid
Names
IUPAC name
3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoic acid
Other names
3,4,5-Trimethoxybenzoic acid
Gallic acid trimethyl ether
Tri-O-methylgallic acid
Identifiers
118-41-2 Yes
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PubChem 8357
Properties
Molecular formula
C10H12O5
Molar mass 212.20 g·mol−1
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Eudesmic acid is an O-methylated trihydroxybenzoic acid.

Natural Occurrence

It can be found in Eucalyptus spp.[1]

Synthesis

Eudesmic acid is most directly synthesized by reaction with Gallic acid and Dimethyl sulfate.[2]

References

  1. HPLC analysis of flavonoids and phenolic acids and aldehydes in Eucalyptus spp. E. Conde, E. Cadahía and M. C. Garcia-Vallejo, Chromatographia, Volume 41, Numbers 11-12, 657-660, doi:10.1007/BF02267800
  2. Ikan, Raphael (1991). Natural Products: A Laboratory Guide 2nd Ed. San Diego: Academic Press, Inc. pp. 232–235. ISBN 0123705517.