W518301

trans-Ferulic acid

≥99%

• Synonym(s): trans-4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid, Ferulic acid
• 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

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• 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

Description

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>
</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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• 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