Ferulic acid
CAS 1135-24-6
EC 214-490-0
Formula C10H10O4
MW 194.18 g/mol
Organic Acids Personal Care & CosmeticsPharmaceuticals & HealthcareFood & Nutrition Antioxidant & StabilizerUV Protection & StabilizationFlavoring & Acidulant
Description
Ferulic acid (CAS 1135-24-6) is a naturally derived hydroxycinnamic acid found in plant cell walls, commercially available under names including Coniferic acid and BUTTPARK 121\04-54. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified under HS code 29189900.
In personal care formulations, ferulic acid stabilises vitamins C and E by donating hydrogen atoms to neutralise free radicals, extending the antioxidant activity of both actives. In food and pharmaceutical applications, it functions as a UV-absorbing agent and flavour contributor, particularly in grain-derived products where it occurs naturally.
Ferulic acid is supplied as a pale yellow powder in cosmetic and food-grade specifications, with compliance traceable to REACH registration requirements for the European market. Procurement teams should confirm grade suitability against FCC or Ph.Eur. standards depending on the intended application. Standard packaging formats include fibre drums and multi-layer bags.
In personal care formulations, ferulic acid stabilises vitamins C and E by donating hydrogen atoms to neutralise free radicals, extending the antioxidant activity of both actives. In food and pharmaceutical applications, it functions as a UV-absorbing agent and flavour contributor, particularly in grain-derived products where it occurs naturally.
Ferulic acid is supplied as a pale yellow powder in cosmetic and food-grade specifications, with compliance traceable to REACH registration requirements for the European market. Procurement teams should confirm grade suitability against FCC or Ph.Eur. standards depending on the intended application. Standard packaging formats include fibre drums and multi-layer bags.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 174.2 °C |
| Boiling Point | 250.62°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.315 g/cm³ (crystalline) |
| Appearance | Pale Yellow Solid |
| Color | slightly yellow |
| Form | powder |
| Water Solubility | soluble |
| Vapor Pressure | 0Pa at 25℃ |
| Refractive Index | 1.5168 (estimate) |
| Log P | 1.51 |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07
H
H315H317H319H335
P
P261P264P271P272P280P319P321P405P501P264+P265P302+P352P304+P340P332+P317P333+P317P337+P317P362+P364P403+P233P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29189900 |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
Other Names
(E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid(E/Z)-ferulic acid3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acidFerulaic acidFERULLIC ACIDConiferic acidBUTTPARK 121\04-543-Methoxy-4-hydroxycinnamic acid
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