chlorogenic acid

noun

chlo·​ro·​gen·​ic acid ˌklȯr-ə-ˈje-nik- 

: a crystalline acid C₁₆H₁₈O₉ occurring in various plant parts (such as coffee beans)

Examples of chlorogenic acid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lindsey and colleagues used high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to assess molecular makeup of soluble compounds like caffeine and chlorogenic acids. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024

Its main antioxidants include chlorogenic acid, cafestol, and kahweol. —Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 10 Sep. 2024

For example, chlorogenic acid breaks down into caffeic acid and quinic acid, both of which can intensify the bitterness, Zanozina says. —Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Sep. 2024

Scientists are only beginning to understand how chlorogenic acid may enhance coffee’s effect on hormones that control appetite and hunger. —Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

chlorogenic acid

noun

chlo·​ro·​gen·​ic acid ˌklōr-ə-ˌjen-ik-, ˌklȯr- 

: a crystalline acid C₁₆H₁₈O₉ occurring in various plant parts (as potatoes or coffee beans)