Term Name:	ellagic acid
Synonyms:	2,3,7,8-tetrahydroxy[1]benzopyrano[5,4,3-cde][1]benzopyran-5,10-dione, 2,3,7,8-tetrahydroxychromeno[5,4,3-cde]chromene-5,10-dione, 4,4',5,5',6,6'-hexahydroxydiphenic acid 2,6,2',6'-dilactone, acide ellagique, acido elagico, acidum ellagicum, benzoaric acid, Ellagic acid, Ellagsaeure, Lagistase
Definition:	An organic heterotetracyclic compound resulting from the formal dimerisation of gallic acid by oxidative aromatic coupling with intramolecular lactonisation of both carboxylic acid groups of the resulting biaryl. It is found in many fruits and vegetables, including raspberries, strawberries, cranberries, and pomegranates.
Ontology:	Chebi [CHEBI:4775]