Chlorogenic Acid
Caffeine
Fun/ Random
100
Chlorogenic acid is made from two smaller molecules. One is quinic acid and the other is this acid.
What is caffeic acid
100
What receptors does caffeine block in your brain?
What are adenosine receptors?
100
This Italian dessert's name literally translates to "pick me up" or "cheer me up," likely because it contains coffee.
What is tiramisu
200
The bond joining quinic acid and caffeic acid can be broken down by water. Chemists call this process _____.
What is hydrolysis
200
Why is caffeine soluable in water?
What are polar carbonyl groups and nitrogen atoms + IMFs?
200
The creamy layer of tiramisu is primarily made from this Italian cheese.
What is mascarpone
300
When chlorogenic acids break apart, this product contributes to the tart or sour taste found in coffee.
What is quinic acid
- carboxylic acids, H+ ions
300
Is caffeine acidic or basic? Is it weak or strong?
What is a weak base?
300
This bean is the original source of both caffeine and chlorogenic acids found in coffee.
What is a coffee bean
400
Chlorogenic acids are not mainly responsible for bitterness. Instead, they are most associated with this dry-mouth sensation.
What is astringency
- catechols + proteins in saliva = dryness
400
What is the most popular method of decaffeinating coffee?
What is a chemical solvent process utilizing methylene chloride or ethyl acetate?
400
The double bond in caffeic acid is described by this geometry, meaning the larger groups are on opposite sides.
What is a trans bond