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4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid (Ferulic acid)
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4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid, commonly known as ferulic acid, is a naturally occurring phenolic compound with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and UV-protective properties. It is widely used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food supplements. It also serves as a food preservative, a matrix compound for MALDI mass spectrometry of synthetic polymers, and a flavour and fragrance material. Available with CAS number 1135-24-6, molecular formula C10H10O4, and molecular weight 194.184 g/mol, it is stable at ambient storage conditions. This product carries a warning signal word due to potential irritant properties. Molekula supplies ferulic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — £170.00 per pack ex VAT · £204.00 inc. VAT
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Specifications
Specifications available on request — see Documents below or contact our sales team.
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient temperature |
| Flash Point | 100 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 168 - 171 °C |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.00000269 mmHg |
| pKa | pKa = 4.58 |
| log P (octanol/water) | 1.51 |
Source: PubChem CID 445858 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB), Haz-Map, HSDB)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 34070271 |
| CAS Number | 1135-24-6 |
| IUPAC Name | (E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid |
| EC Number | 214-490-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 194.184 |
| Exact Mass | 194.0579 |
| SMILES | COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)/C=C/C(=O)O)O |
| InChIKey | KSEBMYQBYZTDHS-HWKANZROSA-N |
| InChI | 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+ |
| PubChem CID | 445858 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2918.99.4700 |
| Tariff Code | 2918999040 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing
- P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
- P405 Store locked up
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid used for?
It is commonly used as an antioxidant in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, and as a precursor in the synthesis of bioactive compounds.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Ferulic acid?
The formula is C10H10O4 and the molecular weight is 194.184 g/mol.
How should Ferulic acid be stored?
Store at ambient temperature, protected from light and moisture.
What grade of Ferulic acid does Molekula supply?
We supply Ferulic acid in research-grade purity, suitable for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply Ferulic acid in bulk quantities?
Yes, we can supply Ferulic acid in bulk; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with my order of Ferulic acid?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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