Caftaric acid

Caftaric acid Structure
Caftaric acid structure
Common Name Caftaric acid
CAS Number 67879-58-7 Molecular Weight 312.229
Density 1.7±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 618.2±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C13H12O9 Melting Point 124-125ºC
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 236.3±25.0 °C

Astringency is a trigeminal sensation that involves the activation of G protein-coupled signaling by phenolic compounds.

Chem. Senses 39(6) , 471-87, (2014)

Astringency is an everyday sensory experience best described as a dry mouthfeel typically elicited by phenol-rich alimentary products like tea and wine. The neural correlates and cellular mechanisms of astringency perception are still not well understood. We ...

Chemical and sensory effects of storing sauvignon Blanc wine in colored bottles under artificial light.

J. Agric. Food Chem. 62(29) , 7255-62, (2014)

The chemical and sensory effects of storing Sauvignon Blanc in colored bottles and exposing them to artificial light were examined. The colors of the bottles chosen were Dead Leaf Green, Antique Green, Amber, and Flint. The light was provided by fluorescent t...