Ferulic acid is a member of the class of ferulic acids that is cinnamic acid substituted by a methoxy and a hydroxy group at positions 3 and 4 of the phenyl ring. It has a role as an antioxidant, a neuroprotective agent and a plant metabolite.
Formula
C10H10O4
Mol. Weight
194.18
CAS #
1135-24-6
State
cis-Form is a yellow liquid; trans-Form is a solid; [Merck Index] trans-Isomer: Tan powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
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.
Buffering
Antioxidant Protection
Neutralizes Free Radicals
Traditional Use
This is the CAS number for Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, a stabilized form of Vitamin C developed in the late 20th century to address the instability of L-Ascorbic Acid in skincare formulations.