Chicoric Acid

Name: Chicoric Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-036289

About Chicoric Acid

Listed under CAS 70831-56-0, Chicoric Acid is an impurity of Caffeic Acid available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C22H18O12, it has a molar mass of 474.4 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (2R,3R)-2,3-bis[[(E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyl]oxy]butanedioic acid. It is also known as L-Chicoric Acid or dicaffeoyltartaric acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

As a characterised impurity of Caffeic Acid, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Chicoric Acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Caffeic Acid

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Chicoric Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-036289
CAS Number	70831-56-0
IUPAC name	(2R,3R)-2,3-bis[[(E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyl]oxy]butanedioic acid
Molecular formula	C₂₂H₁₈O₁₂
Molecular weight	474.4 g/mol
Exact mass	474.0798
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	YDDGKXBLOXEEMN-IABMMNSOSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=C(C=C1/C=C/C(=O)O[C@@H](C(=O)O)[C@@H](OC(=O)/C=C/C2=CC(=C(C=C2)O)O)C(=O)O)O)O
PubChem CID	5281764

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2
H-bond donors / acceptors	6 / 12
TPSA	208 Å²
Synonyms	L-Chicoric Acid, dicaffeoyltartaric acid, (-)-L-Chicoric acid, (2S,3S)-2,3-bis((((2E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyl)oxy))butanedioic acid, (2R,3R)-2,3-bis(((2E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy)-butanedioic acid, (2S,3S)-2,3-bis(((E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyl)oxy)butanedioic acid, D-Chicoric acid, Cichoric Acid, L-Cichoric acid, L-DCTA

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P233, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P272, P280, P284, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P321, P330, P333 + P317, P342 + P316, P362 + P364, P403, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Chicoric Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Chicoric Acid is 70831-56-0. It is also known as L-Chicoric Acid, dicaffeoyltartaric acid, (-)-L-Chicoric acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Chicoric Acid?

Chicoric Acid has the molecular formula C22H18O12 and a molecular weight of 474.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2R,3R)-2,3-bis[[(E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyl]oxy]butanedioic acid.

What is Chicoric Acid used for?

Chicoric Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Caffeic Acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Chicoric Acid can I order?

We supply Chicoric Acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Chicoric Acid?

Yes. Every lot of Chicoric Acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Chicoric Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. Chicoric Acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.