Caffeic acid, a natural phenolic acid compound found in plants, is an antioxidant with the chemical formula C9H8O4. It is a yellow crystalline powder, soluble in hot water, ethanol, slightly soluble in cold water, and can be used in cosmetics It is safe to use and has a wide range of antibacterial and antiviral activities.
1. Caffeic acid has pharmacological effects such as cardiovascular protection, anti-mutagenic and anti-cancer, anti-bacterial and anti-viral, lipid-lowering and hypoglycemic, anti-leukemia, immune regulation, choleretic and hemostatic and antioxidant.
2. Caffeic acid can shrink and strengthen microvessels, reduce permeability, improve blood coagulation function and the number of white blood cells and platelets, and is used for the prevention and treatment of various surgical and internal bleeding.
3. Caffeic acid also has certain effects on diseases such as essential thrombocytopenia and aplastic leukopenia.
4. Caffeic acid can be used safely in cosmetics, has a wide range of antibacterial and antiviral activities, and can absorb ultraviolet rays. Low concentrations have the effect of inhibiting skin melanin production.
1. Caffeic acid can be used in the pharmaceutical industry.
2. Caffeic acid can be used in the cosmetic industry.