Natural ferulic acid, alias: 3-methoxy-4-hydroxycinnamic acid

 

Ferulic acid

 

CAS: 1135-24-6

 

Molecular weight 194.19

 

 

 

Chemical formula c10h10o4

 

Physical properties: square crystal or fiber crystal, melting point 174 ℃, soluble in hot water, ethanol and ethyl acetate, slightly soluble in ether, insoluble in benzene and petroleum ether

 

Functions and uses: ferulic acid can scavenge free radicals, promote the production of free radical scavenging enzymes, increase the activities of glutathione S-transferase and quinone reductase, and inhibit the activity of tyrosinase to regulate human physiological function. It is widely used in natural flavor, medicine, health care products, cosmetic raw materials and food additives.