Cat Number: PIPE-0665

Ferulic acid

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CAS Number

1135-24-6

Synonyms

trans-Ferulic Acid
537-98-4
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid

Description

Ferulic acid is a ferulic acid consisting of trans-cinnamic acid bearing methoxy and hydroxy substituents at positions 3 and 4 respectively on the phenyl ring. It has a role as an antioxidant, a MALDI matrix material, a plant metabolite, an anti-inflammatory agent, an apoptosis inhibitor and a cardioprotective agent. It is a conjugate acid of a ferulate.

Molecular Weight

194.18

Molecular Formula

C10H10O4

EINECS

214-490-0

SMILES

COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C=CC(=O)O)O

Appearance

Off-White to Pale Yellow Solid

Storage

Room temperature