Ferulic Acid

Grade: Chemical Grade

Factory Location: Taizhou,Zhejiang,China

Main Sales Markets: North America,Central/South America,Western Europe,Eastern Europe,Australasia,Asia

Monthly Production Capacity: 16 tons

Sample Provided: yes

Ferulic Acid

1. Description

Ferulic acid is a white or off white crystalloid powder hydrolyzed and refined from natural ferulic acid esterase. The plant origin is rice bran. Our company extracts natural trans-ferulic acid.

Chemical formula：  C₁₀H₁₀O₄ 

Molecular weight：  194.184

CAS No.： 537-98-4

HS  No.： 29189900.90

 

1. Chemical Structure

 

3. Specification

Items	Company Standard
Appearance	White or off-white crystalline powder; odorless and tasteless
Assay	99%
Loss on drying	≤0.5%
Residue on ignition	≤0.2%
Heavy metals	10mg/kg
Arsenic	2mg/kg
Melting point	170-174℃

 

4. Function and Use
Ferulic acid has a good effect on diminishing inflammation, acesodyne, preventing thrombosis, preventing free radical and adjusting immune system. It also has strong antioxidant properties that make it especially useful in the formulation of anti-aging cosmetics. Ferulic acid is excellent at neutralizing free radicals, especially the free radicals known as "superoxide", "hydroxyl radical" and "nitric oxide". Interestingly, Ferulic Acid's antioxidant activity is boosted by exposure to UV light, indicating it may be helpful in protecting skin from sun damage.

 

5. Packaging and Storage

20kg/drum

Sealed store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight