W518301
trans-Ferulic acid
≥99%
Synonym(s):
trans-4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid, Ferulic acid
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Linear Formula:
HOC6H3(OCH3)CH=CHCO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
194.18
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
208-679-7
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1570363
MDL number:
Organoleptic:
faint
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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
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>
<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.
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Warning
hcodes
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
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Ferulic acid in rye and wheat grain and grain dietary fiber.
Rybka K, et al
Cereal Chem., 70, 55-55 (1993)
Zorn H and Czermak P
Biotechnology of Food and Feed Additives., 113-113 (2014)
Nickolas A Anderson et al.
The Plant cell, 27(8), 2195-2209 (2015-08-13)
Modifying lignin composition and structure is a key strategy to increase plant cell wall digestibility for biofuel production. Disruption of the genes encoding both cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenases (CADs), including CADC and CADD, in Arabidopsis thaliana results in the atypical incorporation
Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| W518301-100G | 04061835513727 |
| W518301-1KG | 04061826572931 |
| W518301-SAMPLE | 04061837542312 |