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
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• NACRES: NA.21
• PubChem Substance ID: 24902078
• EC Number: 208-679-7
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 1570363
• MDL number: MFCD00004400
• Organoleptic: faint
• Biological source: synthetic
• Food allergen: no known allergens

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 300, 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

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

<ul>
<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
• signalword: Warning
• hcodes: H315,H319,H335
• pcodes: 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: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves