Methyl caffeate


Methyl caffeate is an ester of a hydroxycinnamic acid, a naturally occurring phenolic compound. It is an α-Glucosidase inhibitor.

Natural occurrences

Methyl caffeate can be found in the fruit of Solanum torvum.

Health effect

Methyl caffeate shows an antidiabetic effect in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.