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
OriginSynthesized from ferulic acid and ethanol through esterification reactions, creating an ester compound. Produced by coupling ferulic acid with ethanol using catalytic or chemical esterification methods.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
—
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR