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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: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24847872
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 99%
• form: powder; powder and chunks
• mp: 168-172 °C (lit.)
• 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

Application

trans-Ferulic acid was used for esterification of methacrylated dextran. It was also used to study the effect of oral administration of trans-ferulic acid to c57BL mice on ethanol-induced liver injury. Furthermore, it has been used in the synthesis of new biocompatible antioxidant polymers linking trans-ferulic acid.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Hydroxycinnamic acid found in plant-based foods. Antioxidant.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: 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