W518301
trans-Ferulic acid
≥99%
Synonym(s):
trans-4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid, Ferulic acid
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Linear Formula:
HOC6H3(OCH3)CH=CHCO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
194.18
Beilstein:
1570363
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21
biological source:
synthetic
food allergen:
no known allergens
Recommended Products
biological source
synthetic
Quality Level
Assay
≥99%
form
powder
mp
168-172 °C (lit.)
application(s)
flavors and fragrances
Documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen
no known allergens
Organoleptic
faint
SMILES string
OC(/C=C/C1=CC(OC)=C(O)C=C1)=O
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General description
trans-Ferulic acid is the naturally occurring isomer of ferulic acid, which finds application as an antioxidant and preservative in food and beverage industry. It is the main phenolic acid found in rye and wheat grain.
Application
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<li><strong>Green banana (Musa ssp.) mixed pulp and peel flour: A new ingredient with interesting bioactive, nutritional, and technological properties for food applications.</strong> Highlights the utility of green banana flour as a rich source of dietary fibers and bioactive compounds including trans-ferulic acid, emphasizing its benefits in food enhancement and nutritional supplementation (Viana et al., 2024).</li>
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<li><strong>Green banana (Musa ssp.) mixed pulp and peel flour: A new ingredient with interesting bioactive, nutritional, and technological properties for food applications.</strong> Highlights the utility of green banana flour as a rich source of dietary fibers and bioactive compounds including trans-ferulic acid, emphasizing its benefits in food enhancement and nutritional supplementation (Viana et al., 2024).</li>
</ul>
Biochem/physiol Actions
Hydroxycinnamic acid found in plant-based foods. Antioxidant.
Disclaimer
For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
Target Organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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The Plant cell, 27(8), 2195-2209 (2015-08-13)
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Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 52(8), 2411-2420 (2004-04-15)
Although an antioxidant mechanism has been involved in the beneficial effects of ferulic acid in human diseases, there are few reports on the antioxidant properties of this compound in isolated membranes and intact cells. Here, we evaluated the ability of
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