CGA

Introduction

Chlorogenic acid (CGA) has been said to have beneficial biological properties such as lowering blood pressure and a laxative effect. CGA can be found in several plant like prunes, eggplants, peaches, bamboo and green coffee beans. CGA has been trademarked as Svetol, and is added to many food products like chewing gum and mints.

Properties

Chemical formula C16H18O9 Molar mass 354.31 g·mol−1 Density 1.28 g/cm3 Melting point 207 to 209 °C (405 to 408 °F; 480 to 482 K)

Forms

Because of the three OH groups on bottom of the sugar it can bond to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th carbon in the ring.