Theogallin

Theogallin
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
(1S,3R,4R,5R)-1,3,4-Trihydroxy-5-[(3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoyl)oxy]cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid
Other names
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C14H16O10/c15-6-1-5(2-7(16)10(6)18)12(20)24-9-4-14(23,13(21)22)3-8(17)11(9)19/h1-2,8-9,11,15-19,23H,3-4H2,(H,21,22)/t8-,9-,11-,14+/m1/s1 Y
    Key: LDPLFHGGZNSKDS-FTBFGRRBSA-N Y
  • O=C(O)[C@]2(O)C[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](OC(=O)c1cc(O)c(O)c(O)c1)C2
Properties
C14H16O10
Molar mass 344.27 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Theogallin is a trihydroxybenzoic acid glycoside, a type of polyphenolic compound found in tea where it has been characterised as an umami enhancing compound. The compound can also be found in Arbutus unedo fruits.

In rats, theogallin, or its metabolite quinic acid, can move through the blood brain barrier and can have cognition enhancing activities.