2,3-Dihydroxycinnamic acid is a
hydroxycinnamic acid. It is an
isomer
In chemistry, isomers are molecules or polyatomic ions with identical molecular formulae – that is, same number of atoms of each element – but distinct arrangements of atoms in space. Isomerism is existence or possibility of isomers.
Iso ...
of
caffeic acid.
It is a
metabolite
In biochemistry, a metabolite is an intermediate or end product of metabolism.
The term is usually used for small molecules. Metabolites have various functions, including fuel, structure, signaling, stimulatory and inhibitory effects on enzymes, c ...
found in human urine.
References
Hydroxycinnamic acids
Phenolic human metabolites
Catechols
Vinylogous carboxylic acids
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