Ferulic Acid synthetic

for sunscreen and skin care products

Ferulic Acid synthetic - for sunscreen and skin care products © benik.at/Fotalia

Ferulic 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 %
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