
Description of Ferulic acid
Ferulic acid is a natural plant phenolic compound widely found in the cell walls of plants such as wheat, rice, oats, coffee beans, fruits and vegetables. It is a potent antioxidant with a variety of biological activities and has a wide range of applications in food, medicine and cosmetics.
Specification of Ferulic acid
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Other Name | 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid |
| Source | Plant cell walls, such as wheat, rice, oats, coffee beans, fruits, and vegetables |
| Chemical Formula | C10H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 194.19 g/mol |
| Appearance | White or light yellow powder |
| Solubility | Easily soluble in organic solvents (such as ethanol, ether), slightly soluble in water |
| Main Functions | Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, skin protection, whitening, repair |
| Specific Effects | Scavenges free radicals, relieves inflammation, resists UV radiation, inhibits melanin production, promotes collagen synthesis |
| Applications | Cosmetics, food, medicine |
| Cosmetic Applications | Creams, serums, sunscreens, etc. |
| Food Applications | Natural antioxidant |
| Medical Applications | Anti-tumor, antibacterial, hypoglycemic, etc. |
Applications of Ferulic Acid Powder
- Cosmetics: Ferulic acid is widely used in a variety of skin care products, such as creams, serums, sunscreens and so on.
- Food: As a natural antioxidant, ferulic acid can be added to food to extend the shelf life of food.
- Medicine: Ferulic acid has various pharmacological effects such as anti-tumor, antibacterial, hypoglycemic, etc. It also has certain application prospects in the field of medicine.
Item | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Ferulic Acid | NLT 98% | 98.2% |
| Appearance | Off-white to white fine powder | Conform |
| Odor | Characteristic | Conform |
| Odor | Specific rice bran oil odor | Conform |
| Ash Content | NMT 0.2% | 0.22% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% | 0.62% |
| Melting Point | 170-174℃ | 171.1-172.2℃ |
Heavy Metals Analysis:
| Chemical Element | Limit Value | Test Result |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 2 ppm | Compliant |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1 ppm | Compliant |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 1 ppm | Compliant |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 2 ppm | Compliant |
Microbiological Analysis:
| Test Item | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000 cfu/mg | Compliant |
| Yeast and Mold | ≤ 25 cfu/mg | Compliant |
| E. coli | ≤ 40 MPN/100g | Compliant |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative | Compliant |
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