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
• PubChem Substance ID: 24902078

Properties

• 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

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.

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: 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