Ethyl Ferulate
AKA: 4046-02-0, Ethyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamate, Ethyl (E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate, Ferulic acid, Ethyl ester, ORISTRACT EF, NOMCORT EF, ETHYL 4'-HYDROXY-3'-METHOXYCINNAMAT
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Ethyl ferulate has been reported in Spiraea formosana, Coptis japonica, and other organisms with data available.
Formula
C12H14O4
Mol. Weight
222.24
CAS #
4046-02-0
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant Protection
Neutralizes Free Radicals
Traditional Use
CAS number for Cetyl Alcohol, a fatty alcohol derived from plant or animal sources. Historically used in traditional cosmetics as an emollient and thickening agent before synthetic production became standard in the mid-20th century.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR