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Ferulic acid

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

trans-Ferulic acid, 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:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329831218
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

ferulic acid

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

mp

168-172 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Ferulic acid EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Hydroxycinnamic acid found in plant-based foods. Antioxidant.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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

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Eugenio Barone et al.
Biogerontology, 10(2), 97-108 (2008-07-25)
Ferulic acid (FA) is a polyphenol very abundant in vegetables and maize bran. Several lines of evidence have shown that FA acts as a potent antioxidant in vitro, due to its ability to scavenge free radicals and induce a robust
Rukhsana Sultana
Biochimica et biophysica acta, 1822(5), 748-752 (2011-11-09)
Oxidative stress is involved in the onset, progression and pathogenesis of a number of diseases including neurodegenerative diseases. It is critical to develop a pharmacological approach to combat oxidative stress which may reduce the risk of diseases and help in
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
Sindhu Mathew et al.
Critical reviews in microbiology, 32(3), 115-125 (2006-08-09)
Ferulic acid is the most abundant hydroxycinnamic acid in the plant world and is ester linked to arabinose, in various plant polysaccharides such as arabinoxylans and pectins. It is a precursor to vanillin, one of the most important aromatic flavor
Sindhu Mathew et al.
Critical reviews in biotechnology, 24(2-3), 59-83 (2004-10-21)
Ferulic acid is the most abundant hydroxycinnamic acid in the plant world and maize bran with 3.1% (w/w) ferulic acid is one of the most promising sources of this antioxidant. The dehydrodimers of ferulic acid are important structural components in
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