Description
Caffeic acid phenethyl ester is a potent and specific inhibitor of NF-κB activation, and also displays antioxidant, immunomodulatory and antiinflammatory activities. It is the main active component of propolis. It has powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities, and can play a role in multiple targets of inflammation.
Synonyms
CAPE; BAF-IN-C09; 2-Phenylethyl Caffeate; β-Phenylethyl Caffeate
IUPAC Name
2-phenylethyl 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate
Molecular Formula
C17H16O4
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCOC(=O)C=CC2=CC(=C(C=C2)O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C17H16O4/c18-15-8-6-14(12-16(15)19)7-9-17(20)21-11-10-13-4-2-1-3-5-13/h1-9,12,18-19H,10-11H2
InChIKey
SWUARLUWKZWEBQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
498.6±45.0°C at 760 Torr
Solubility
Soluble in Water
Appearance
Off-white crystalline powder