Ferulic acid, 99%

Name: Ferulic acid, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-019203

About Ferulic acid, 99%

Ferulic acid (CAS 537-98-4) is an aroma chemical offered by Vaqora Chemicals in Synthesis grade, specified at 99% purity. The compound has the formula C10H10O4, corresponding to a molecular weight of 194.18 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid. It is also known as trans-4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid or 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid.

It is supplied as white to orange to green powder or crystals. Reported physical data include a melting point of 168-172 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for flavour formulation, fragrance compounding and aroma research. Buyers come mainly from food and beverage processing and cosmetics and personal care.

Available in 5 g, 10 g, 25 g and 100 g packs, Ferulic acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Flavour formulation
Fragrance compounding
Aroma research

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ferulic acid, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-019203
CAS Number	537-98-4
IUPAC name	(E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₀O₄
Molecular weight	194.18 g/mol
Exact mass	194.0579
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29189900
InChIKey	KSEBMYQBYZTDHS-HWKANZROSA-N
SMILES	COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)/C=C/C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	445858

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to orange to green powder or crystals
Melting point	168-172 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	1.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	66.8 Å²
Synonyms	trans-4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid, 3-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acrylic acid, Coniferic acid, 3-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acid, 3-methoxy-4-hydroxycinnamic acid, 2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-, ferulic acid, (E)-, ferulic acid, monosodium salt, trans-Ferulic Acid, (E)-Ferulic acid, (2E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Ferulic acid, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Ferulic acid, 99% is 537-98-4. It is also known as trans-4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid, 3-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acrylic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ferulic acid, 99%?

Ferulic acid, 99% has the molecular formula C10H10O4 and a molecular weight of 194.18 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Ferulic acid, 99% can I order?

We supply Ferulic acid, 99% in Synthesis (99%) grade, in 5 g, 10 g, 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Ferulic acid, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Ferulic acid, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Ferulic acid, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Ferulic acid, 99% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.