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1. Basic Info
Name: Ferulic Acid
Alias: 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid
CAS No.: 1135-24-6
Molecular Formula: C10H10O4
Molecular Weight: 194.18
2. Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: White to light yellow crystalline powder, odorless
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in cold water, soluble in hot water, ethanol, methanol, acetone, ethyl acetate; insoluble in petroleum ether
- Melting Point: 172–174 ℃
- UV characteristic: Strong absorption peak at 320 nm in ethanol solution
- Hygroscopy: Slightly hygroscopic under high humidity
- Crystal form: Needle crystal after recrystallization from ethanol-water mixed solvent
Chemical Properties
- Molecular structure: Contains phenolic hydroxyl, methoxy group and unsaturated carboxylic acid double bond, conjugated aromatic system
- Antioxidant activity: Scavenge free radicals, inhibit lipid peroxidation, synergistic with VC, VE
- UV absorption: Block UVA/UVB, excellent light stabilizer
- Acid-base property: Weak organic acid, reacts with alkali to form soluble ferulate salts
- Esterification: Carboxyl group undergoes esterification with alcohols to generate ferulic acid ester derivatives
- Photostability: Sensitive to strong ultraviolet light, long-term illumination reduces activity
- Compatibility: Compatible with most water-soluble and fat-soluble cosmetic active ingredients; avoid contact with heavy metal ions and strong oxidants
3. Main Application Fields
1. Cosmetic Anti-Aging Active Raw Material (Core Application)
- Antioxidant, anti-glycation, sunscreen auxiliary for essence, facial cream, mask, sunscreen
- Repair UV oxidative damage, improve dull yellow skin, reduce fine lines
2. Functional Health Food Raw Material
- Natural antioxidant additive for beverage, solid drink, nutritional tablet
- Auxiliary raw material for anti-oxidation, cardiovascular care compound formulas
3. Pharmaceutical Intermediate
- Synthetic precursor of cardiovascular drugs, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective pharmaceutical monomers
- Antioxidant stabilizer for injection preparations
4. Biochemical Research Reagent
Standard reference substance for plant polyphenol detection, antioxidant in vitro experimental reagent
4. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Index |
| CAS Number | 1135-24-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 194.18 |
| Appearance | White light yellow crystalline powder |
| HPLC Purity | Cosmetic/Food Grade ≥99.0%; Reference Standard ≥99.5% |
| Moisture Content (KF) | ≤0.30% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.10% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤2 ppm |
| Bulk Package | Nitrogen-sealed aluminum foil vacuum bag, amber glass bottle |
| Storage Condition | Hermetic nitrogen-filled, light-proof cool dry warehouse ≤25℃; avoid sunlight and damp air |
| Transportation Rule | Plant phenolic antioxidant solid, sealed light-proof moisture-proof packaging |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under intact nitrogen vacuum packaging |
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