CAS No. 2309-07-1

Batch: Purity:99.91
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Ferulic acid methyl ester Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Ferulic acid methyl ester product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

CAS Number 2309-07-1
Molecular Formula

C11H12O4
Molecular Weight (MW) 208.21
SMILES COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C=CC(=O)OC)O

Biological Activity

Ferulic acid methyl ester is a lipophilic derivative of ferulic acid that acts as a natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. It exhibits potent radical scavenging activity, protecting cells against oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation. Downstream, ferulic acid methyl ester modulates cellular stress responses and inhibits inflammatory signaling pathways such as NF-kB, thereby suppressing pro-inflammatory mediator expression and exerting cytoprotective effects. [1]

How to Prepare Stock Solution?

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 41 mg/mL (196.91 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water 41 mg/mL
Ethanol 41 mg/mL
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

Reference

[1] Kikuzaki H, et al. J Agric Food Chem. 2002;50(7):2161-8.

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.