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Sigma-Aldrich

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:
537-98-4
Molecular Weight:
194.18
Beilstein:
1570363
EC Number:
208-679-7
MDL number:
MFCD00004400
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24902078
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

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

InChI

1S/C10H10O4/c1-14-9-6-7(2-4-8(9)11)3-5-10(12)13/h2-6,11H,1H3,(H,12,13)/b5-3+

InChI key

KSEBMYQBYZTDHS-HWKANZROSA-N

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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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Biochem/physiol Actions

Hydroxycinnamic acid found in plant-based foods. Antioxidant.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

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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Ferulic acid in rye and wheat grain and grain dietary fiber.
Rybka K, et al
Cereal Chem., 70, 55-55 (1993)
Zorn H and Czermak P
Biotechnology of Food and Feed Additives., 113-113 (2014)
Sonia Trombino et al.
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
Nickolas A Anderson et al.
The Plant cell, 27(8), 2195-2209 (2015-08-13)
Modifying lignin composition and structure is a key strategy to increase plant cell wall digestibility for biofuel production. Disruption of the genes encoding both cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenases (CADs), including CADC and CADD, in Arabidopsis thaliana results in the atypical incorporation
J P Rosazza et al.
Journal of industrial microbiology, 15(6), 457-471 (1995-12-01)
In this review we examine the fascinating array of microbial and enzymatic transformations of ferulic acid. Ferulic acid is an extremely abundant, preformed phenolic aromatic chemical found widely in nature. Ferulic acid is viewed as a commodity scale, renewable chemical
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