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InventoryRef 5600015/10/2010

ETHYL FERULATE

Ethyl 3-(4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxyphenyl)-2-Propenoate

ETHYL FERULATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 4046-02-0

CAS 4046-02-0PubChem CID 736681

Ethyl Ferulate

ethyl ferulate has been reported in Solanum nigrum, Micrandropsis scleroxylon, and other organisms with data available. — LOTUS - the natural products occurrence database

IUPAC name: ethyl (E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate

Molecular formula: C12H14O4
Molecular weight: 222.24 g/mol
Exact mass: 222.08920892 Da
XLogP3: 2.2
Topological polar surface area: 55.8 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 4
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Ethyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamateFerulic acid, ethyl ester5B8915UELWORISTRACT EFNOMCORT EFNSC-14879ETHYL 4'-HYDROXY-3'-METHOXYCINNAMATRefChem:138929

16 more reported names

2-Propenoic Acid, 3-(4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxyphenyl)-, Ethyl223-745-5Ferulic acid ethyl esterEthyl 4'-hydroxy-3'-methoxycinnamateethyl 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acrylateEthyl (E)-ferulate(E)-Ethyl 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acrylateEthyl (2e)-3-(4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxyphenyl)prop-2-EnoateEthyl ferulate - Natural grade2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-, ethyl ester, (2E)-ethyl (E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)prop-2-enoateUNII-5B8915UELWNSC 14879EINECS 223-745-5(E)-3-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl)-AI3-23714

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External database identifiers

ChEMBL:CHEMBL286796
PubMed:31124249
PubMed:28254698
PubMed:26756779
PubMed:15345140
PubMed:10431392
PubMed:5572

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Inventory details for ETHYL FERULATE

INCI name

ETHYL FERULATE

Description

Ethyl 3-(4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxyphenyl)-2-Propenoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 56000
Imported identity: ETHYL FERULATE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for ETHYL FERULATE

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Key data

CAS

4046-02-0

223-745-5

Restriction

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Function

ANTIOXIDANT: Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#10063 · ETHYL FERULATE

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How ETHYL FERULATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ETHYL FERULATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

ETHYL FERULATE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

ETHYL FERULATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ETHYL FERULATE carries the following function designation(s):

ANTIOXIDANT

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Source note for ETHYL FERULATE

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