beta-bitter acid

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.

ChEBI ID: 136848

Members (2)

Member	Definition	Role
colupulone	A beta-bitter acid in which the acyl group is specified as isobutanoyl.	colupulone
lupulon	A beta-bitter acid in which the acyl group is specified as 3-methylbutanoyl.	lupulone

Research

Studies (62)

Timeframe	Studies, Drugs in This Class (%)	All Drugs %
pre-1990	13 (20.97)	18.7374
1990's	6 (9.68)	18.2507
2000's	11 (17.74)	29.6817
2010's	28 (45.16)	24.3611
2020's	4 (6.45)	2.80

Study Types

Publication Type	Studies, Drugs in This Class (%)	All Drugs (%)
Trials	0 (0.00%)	5.53%
Reviews	2 (2.86%)	6.00%
Case Studies	0 (0.00%)	4.05%
Observational	0 (0.00%)	0.25%
Other	68 (97.14%)	84.16%