Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
168 - 171 u00b0C
vapor_pressure
0.00000269 [mmHg]
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Irritant
- H335 (98.1%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H319 (97.6%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H315 (97.6%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H317 (100%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
- H315 (99%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H335 (97.6%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H319 (99%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 1135-24-6 |
| IUPAC Name | (E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid |
| InChI Key | KSEBMYQBYZTDHS-HWKANZROSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 445858 |
| INCI Name | FERULIC ACID |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
A powerful antioxidant that protects skin from environmental damage, enhances the stability of other antioxidants, and brightens skin tone. Commonly used in