Term Name: | beta-bitter acid |
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Synonyms: | beta-bitter acids |
Definition: | An alicyclic ketone obtained by prenylation at positions 4, 6 and 6 of any 2-acylphloroglucinol. beta-bitter acids are well known for their contribution to the bitter taste of beer. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:136848] ( EBI ) |