ferulic acid

[Product name] Ferulic acid
[English name]
[Alias] Anvina
[Chemical name] Methoxyhydroxycinnamic acid
[Molecular formula and molecular weight],< br/>[No.] Trans
[Source] Ligusticum chuanxiong, angelica, asafoetida, etc.
[Physical properties] There are two types: cis and trans. The cis isomer is a yellow oil. The trans isomer is an oblique needle-shaped crystal (melting point of water (). Soluble in hot water, ethanol and ethyl acetate. Slightly soluble in benzene and petroleum ether.
[Specifications]
[Pharmacological and medicinal effects] . As a medicine, it has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-thrombosis, anti-ultraviolet radiation, anti-free radicals and the effects of regulating human immune function, regulating endocrine, improving microcirculation and anti-fatigue. It is clinically used for coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease. , treatment of diseases such as vasculitis, leukocyte and thrombocytopenia. In cosmetics, it is mainly used as an antioxidant, which has the effect of absorbing ultraviolet rays and preventing oxidation. Ferulic acid is a beauty factor recognized by the scientific community and can improve skin quality. Make it delicate, shiny and elastic. It can prevent spots and freckles caused by sun exposure, inhibit the excessive production of free radicals, improve skin quality, regulate endocrine, and make the skin delicate, shiny and elastic. The mechanism of action is through Inhibits the reaction between tyrosinamide and copper ions in pigment cells to reduce the formation and precipitation of melanin.