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caffeic acid (uncountable)
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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/07/18 14:26 UTC 版)
Caffeic acid is a hydroxycinnamic acid, a naturally occurring organic compound. This yellow solid consists of both phenolic and acrylic functional groups. It is found in all plants because it is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of lignin, one of the principal sources of biomass.