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Ferulic acid

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

trans-Ferulic acid, trans-4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid, Ferulic acid

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Linear Formula:
HOC6H3(OCH3)CH=CHCO2H
CAS Number:
537-98-4
Molecular Weight:
194.18
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329831218
EC Number:
208-679-7
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1570363
MDL number:
MFCD00004400

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Product Name

Ferulic acid, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

InChI key

KSEBMYQBYZTDHS-HWKANZROSA-N

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+

SMILES string

OC(/C=C/C1=CC(OC)=C(O)C=C1)=O

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

ferulic acid

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

mp

168-172 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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Application

Ferulic acid EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Hydroxycinnamic acid found in plant-based foods. Antioxidant.

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

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GHS07

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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

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Joanna Klepacka et al.
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 46(8), 639-647 (2006-11-10)
Ferulic acid (3-methoxy-4-hydroxycinnamic acid) is the main phenolic acid occurring in cell walls of monocotyledones. Due to its blue-and-white fluorescence it is easily identified and is located in the cereal grain morphological parts. Its 40-fold greater concentration was found in
J P Rosazza et al.
Journal of industrial microbiology, 15(6), 457-471 (1995-12-01)
In this review we examine the fascinating array of microbial and enzymatic transformations of ferulic acid. Ferulic acid is an extremely abundant, preformed phenolic aromatic chemical found widely in nature. Ferulic acid is viewed as a commodity scale, renewable chemical
Rukhsana Sultana
Biochimica et biophysica acta, 1822(5), 748-752 (2011-11-09)
Oxidative stress is involved in the onset, progression and pathogenesis of a number of diseases including neurodegenerative diseases. It is critical to develop a pharmacological approach to combat oxidative stress which may reduce the risk of diseases and help in
Eugenio Barone et al.
Biogerontology, 10(2), 97-108 (2008-07-25)
Ferulic acid (FA) is a polyphenol very abundant in vegetables and maize bran. Several lines of evidence have shown that FA acts as a potent antioxidant in vitro, due to its ability to scavenge free radicals and induce a robust
Sindhu Mathew et al.
Critical reviews in biotechnology, 24(2-3), 59-83 (2004-10-21)
Ferulic acid is the most abundant hydroxycinnamic acid in the plant world and maize bran with 3.1% (w/w) ferulic acid is one of the most promising sources of this antioxidant. The dehydrodimers of ferulic acid are important structural components in
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