caftaric acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cinnamate formed when caffeic acid and tartaric acid undergo esterification.

Word forms

caftaric acid

Etymology

Blend of caffeic acid + tartaric acid, since it is an ester formed from those two compounds.

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