2,5-Dihydroxycinnamic acid explained

2,5-Dihydroxycinnamic acid is a hydroxycinnamic acid derivative. It is an isomer of caffeic acid.

Preparation

2,5-Dihydroxycinnamic acid is produced by Elbs persulfate oxidation of o-coumaric acid.[1] [2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Cain. J.C.. Greenaway. A.J.. Abstracts of Papers on Organic chemistry. Journal of the Chemical Society, Abstracts. 1907. 92. A741–A812. 10.1039/CA9079200741.
  2. Otto. Neubauer. Flatow. L.. Synthesen von Alkaptonsäuren. Zeitschrift für Physiologische Chemie. 1907. 52. 3–4. 375–398. 10.1515/bchm2.1907.52.3-4.375.