Ferulic Acid synthetic
for sunscreen and skin care products
© benik.at/FotaliaFerulic acid is a natural acid that occurs as an ester in plants, seeds, leaves and bark. Due to better efficacy, this ferulic acid is of synthetic origin.
Ferulic acid is useful as a multiactive ingredient in sunblock preparations, skin care products like day creams, lipsticks, after shaves and in hair care products.
It has been proven to have an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect as well as a deodorant action.
Ferulic Acid synthetic
Cosmetic benefits
- synthetic Ferulic acid synthesized by the Knoevenagel condensation of Vanillin and Malonic Acid Diethyl Ester in the presence of secondary amines
- shows the efficacy of a sunscreen (UV-A and UV-B absorption)
- acts as a deodorant
- acts as an antioxidant and protects from damages due to free radicals
- reduces inflammations and counter acts erythema development
- acts antimicrobial in cosmetic formulations
Product characteristics
| Article-Nr. | 5002 |
| INCI | Ferulic Acid |
| Compliance | |
| Appearance, odour | off-white, light yellow to light pink powder |
| Solubility | soluble in ethanol and propylheptyl caprylate, insoluble in water and oil |
| Use concentration | 0.1 - 0.5 % |