Name | 4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxycinnamic Acid Methyl Ester |
Synonyms | METHYL FERULATE Ferulic Acid Methylester Ferulic acid methyl ester FERULIC ACID METHYL ESTER METHYL 4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYCINNAMATE METHYL 3-(4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXY)CINNAMATE FERULIC ACID METHYL ESTER (METHYL FERULATE) 4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxycinnamic Acid Methyl Ester methyl 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate METHYL TRANS-3-(4'-HYDROXY-3'-METHOXYPHENYL)-ACRYLATE methyl (2E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate Methyl Ferulate [4-Hydroxy-3-MethoxycinnaMic Acid Methyl Ester] |
CAS | 2309-07-1 |
EINECS | 1308068-626-2 |
InChI | InChI=1/C11H12O4/c1-14-10-7-8(3-5-9(10)12)4-6-11(13)15-2/h3-7,12H,1-2H3/b6-4+ |
Molecular Formula | C11H12O4 |
Molar Mass | 208.21 |
Density | 1.204±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
Melting Point | 62-65°C |
Boling Point | 163 °C(Press: 1 Torr) |
Flash Point | 130.4°C |
Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. |
Solubility | Acetone (Slightly), Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Sparingly), Methanol ( |
Vapor Presure | 5.13E-05mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Solid |
Color | White to Off-White |
pKa | 8.88±0.18(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Refractive Index | 1.574 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | White crystalline powder, soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO and other organic solvents, is derived from the leaves of Aizoaceae apricot Tetragonia tetragonides (Pall.)O.kuntze. |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. |
RTECS | GD9470000 |
Reference Show more | 1. [IF=2.406] Fu Zhilei et al."Biochemical characterization of a novel feruloyl esterase from Burkholderia pyrrocinia B1213 and its application for hydrolyzing wheat bran."3 Biotech. 2022 Jan;12(1):1-12 |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
biological activity | Ferulic acid methyl ester (Methyl ferulate) is a ferulic acid derivative separated from Stemona tuberosa, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Ferulic acid methyl ester can clear free radicals through cell membrane and blood-brain barrier, which can be used for the research of neurodegenerative diseases. In primary bone marrow-derived macrophages, Ferulic acid methyl ester inhibits the expression of COX-2 and reduces the level of p-p38 and p-JNK. |
Cell Line: | Primary bone marrow derived-macrophages (BMDMs) RAW 246.7 cells |
Concentration: | 25 µg/mL 10 µg/mL and 25 µg/mL |
Incubation Time: | 6 h, 18 h, 48 h For 1 h before stimulation with LPS |
Result: | Showed no cytotoxic effects on BMDMs. Significantly suppressed COX-2 expression at 25 µg/mL. |
use | methyl ferulic acid has nematicidal properties; Anti-inflammatory; Anti-tumor effect. used for content determination/identification/pharmacological experiment, etc. |