Description

Ferulic acid occurs in nature, in plants as a free acid or as ester mainly in seeds, in leaves, and in barks. Already in 1866 Ferulic Acid was isolated as a yellow lead salt from the resin of the plant Ferula Foetida. Later in 1925 Ferulic acid could be synthesized by the Knoevenagel condensation of Vanillin and malonic acid diethyl ester in the presence of secondary amines. Ferulic acid usually exists as the trans isomer, solved in water and stored at room temperature over about two weeks slow isomerization results in an equilibrium ratio of 23 % cis and 77 % trans. The multi-active and multifunctional effects of Ferulic acid are really of most interest. By objective test methods, Ferulic acid could demonstrate sunscreen effect, deodorant action, antioxidative effectiveness
as well as anti-inflammatory benefits. Ferulic acid and its esters show a maximum UV absorption at 280nm and 340nm. By the addition of 0.2 – 0.5 % Ferulic acid, a sun protection factor of 3 – 5 can be achieved. As a deodorant agent, The minimal inhibition concentration MIC of Ferulic acid is 0.25 % for the Gram-positive germs and 0.37- 0.45 % for the Gram-negative strains. Ferulic acid and amino acids or dipeptides form mixtures with synergistic antioxidative effects against the peroxidation of unsaturated fatty acids and fats of all kinds.

Properties: Antioxidant. sunscreen, deodorant, anti-inflammatory

Appearance: Off-white, light yellow to light pink powder

Standard Shelf Life: 24 months from the production date, in the original sealed containers (The delivered product might have shorter shelf life than standard)

CAS: 1135-24-6    EINECS: 214-490-0

INCI Name: Ferulic Acid

Use level and Method: 0.1-0.5%. 0.5 % soluble in ethanol or propyl heptyl caprylate at room temperature 0.5 % soluble in pentylene glycol, propylene glycol or glycerine after heating (50-80°C) 0.2 % partly soluble in Amaranth, Sunflower oil or caprylic/capric triglycerides after heating (50-80°C) 0.2 % insoluble in oil at room temperature and after heating (olive, jojoba and avocado oil) 0.5 % insoluble in oil at room temperature and after heating (apricot kernel, amaranth, and sunflower oil) 0.5 % insoluble at room temperature and after heating in isoamyl laurate and caprylic/capric triglycerides The addition of solubilizer PEG-40 supports solubility in oil. Ferulic acid can be incorporated up to 80°C.

Applications: sunblock preparations, skincare products like day creams, lipsticks, aftershaves, and hair care products

Country of Origin: China

Raw material source: Synthetic (Malonic Acid, Vanilin)

Manufacture method: Chemical

Animal Testing: No    Vegan: Could be used

GMO: GMO-free, but not certified