The molecule is a cinnamate ester obtained by the formal condensation of hydroxy groups at positions 1, 3, 4 and 5 of (-)-quinic acid with the carboxy group of four molecules of trans-caffeic acid respectively. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It derives from a trans-caffeic acid and a (-)-quinic acid.
(3R,5R)-1,3,4,5-tetrakis[[(E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoyl]oxy]cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid