Ethyl Ferulate

Ethyl Ferulate

AKA “Ethyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamate, ethyl (E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate, Ferulic acid, ethyl ester, ORISTRACT EF, NOMCORT EF, NSC-14879, ETHYL 4'-HYDROXY-3'-METHOXYCINNAMAT”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Ethyl ferulate

AKA: Ethyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamate, Ethyl (E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate, Ferulic acid, Ethyl ester, ORISTRACT EF, NOMCORT EF, NSC-14879, ETHYL 4'-HYDROXY-3'-METHOXYCINNAMAT

Synthetic · Antioxidant | Anti-Aging | Skin Conditioning | UV Absorber | Soothing · EWG: 5

Plant-Derived

Sunscreen Filter

Antioxidant

Anti-Aging

Soothing

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A powerful antioxidant that protects skin from environmental damage and free radicals, helping maintain a healthy, youthful appearance.

Formula

C12H14O4

Mol. Weight

222.24

CAS #

4046-02-0

Plant-Derived

Synthetic. Synthesized from ferulic acid and ethanol through esterification reactions, creating an ester compound. Produced by coupling ferulic acid with ethanol using catalytic or chemical esterification methods.

Function

Antioxidant | Anti-Aging | Skin Conditioning | UV Absorber | Soothing

Benefits

Antioxidant Protection

Neutralizes Free Radicals

Traditional Use

CAS number for Cetyl Alcohol, a fatty alcohol derived from plant or animal sources. Historically used in traditional cosmetics as an emollient and thickening agent before synthetic production became standard in the mid-20th century.