Description
Chemical Name:Ethyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamate/Ethyl ferulate
Cas No:4046-02-0
Synonyms:ETHYL TRANS-3-(4′-HYDROXY-3′-METHOXYPHENYL)ACRYLATE;ETHYL FERULATE;
Molecualr Weight:222.24
Molecular Formula:C12H14O4
Molecular Structure:
Specification:
Items | Specifications |
Melting point | 63-65 °C |
Boiling point | 164-166 °C |
Fp | 199.4℃ |
PH | / |
Density | 1.0643 |
Appearance | White crystal powder |
Loss on drying | ≤0.5% |
Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm |
Function:
1. Anti-oxidation, scavenging oxygen free radicals.
2. Promoting blood microcirculation.
3. Sun protection.
4. Whitening and anti-freckles, inhibiting the proliferation of endothelin on melanocytes.
5. Antibacterial, has a good inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus, adding it to cosmetics can reduce the use of preservatives.
Application:
Food industry: It can be used as a natural antioxidant in the food industry to extend the shelf life of food by preventing lipid oxidation and nutrient degradation.
Cosmetics: It is widely used in the cosmetics industry. Due to its UV absorption properties, it is added to sunscreen products to enhance the sunscreen effect and help prevent skin damage and aging caused by UV radiation.
