Ferulic acid is a hydroxycinnamic acid, a type of organic compound. It is an abundant phenolic phytochemical found in plant cell wall components such as arabinoxylans as covalent side chains. It is related to trans-cinnamic acid. As a component of lignin, ferulic acid is a precursor in the manufacture of other aromatic compounds. The etymology is from the genus Ferula, referring to the giant fennel (Ferula communis).

Products name: Natural Ferulic acid

Synonyms: 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid

Plant source: Rice bran

Structural Formula

CAS Number: 1135-24-6

Molecular Formula: C10H10O4

Molecular Weight: 194.18

Characteristics: Light yellow powder

Specifications

Natural Ferulic acid 98% HPLC

Function

1. As the drug has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-thrombotic, anti-ultraviolet radiation, anti-free radicals and the body's immune Functions of the role.

2. It is mainly used in the clinical treatment of coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, vasculitis, white and red blood cells and thrombocytopenia and other diseases.

3. in the food, cosmetics use mainly as an antioxidant.

4. Ferulic acid (Ferulic acid sodium) also has anti-platelet aggregation, inhibition of platelet serotonin release, inhibit platelet thromboxane a2 (txa generation, enhance the activity of prostaglandins, pain, relieve spasm and so on. Is a production of in the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and leukopenia embolism pharmaceutical basic raw materials. it also can play in the human body fit and protect the skin.