Botanical Resource: Rosmarinus officinalis
Molecular formula: C18H16O8
Molecular weight: 360.31
CAS No.: 20283-92-5
.Physiological Functions:
Rosmarinic acid, is a natural polyphenol antioxidant carboxylic acid found in many Lamiaceae herbs used commonly as
culinary herbs such as rosemary, oregano, sage, thyme and peppermint. Chemically, rosmarinic acid is a dimer of caffeic
acid. It is a red-orange powder that is slightly soluble in water, but well soluble is most organic solvents.
Because of the antioxidant activity of Lamiacaea herbs in laboratory test models they have been suggested to have beneficial
effects in humans.
Rosmarinic acid is known to undergo metabolism in humans and rats to methylated rosmarinic acid, coumaric acid, ferulic acid
and caffeic acid.
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