Is Ferulic Acid Natural?

Q: Is Ferulic Acid natural?

Ferulic Acid has a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 0.00 (scale 0–1) per ISO 16128. The primary commercial synthesis route for Ferulic Acid is a multi-step chemical synthesis starting from petrochemical feedstocks, resulting in a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 0.0. An NOI of 0.00 means 0% of its molecular mass is traceable to a natural, renewable source.

Learn about Ferulic Acid — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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INCI NameFerulic Acid

IUPAC Name(E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid

FormulaC10H10O4

PubChem CID445858 ↗

FunctionAntioxidant · Skin Conditioning Agent

FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for

Chemical Structure

Learn about Ferulic Acid — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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Quick Facts

INCI NameFerulic Acid
IUPAC Name(E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
Molecular FormulaC10H10O4
PubChem CID445858 ↗
FunctionsAntioxidantSkin Conditioning Agent
Primary FeedstockThe primary commercial feedstock for Ferulic Acid synthesis is typically derived from petrochemical sources, often involving intermediates like vanillin or guaiacol, which are themselves synthesized from petroleum-derived precursors. While natural sources exist, they are not the dominant commercial route for cosmetic-grade Ferulic Acid.
NOI Score0.0 / 1.0
Tier100% Petroleum

Description

Learn about Ferulic Acid — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.
2Ferulic Acid. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem CID 445858. pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ↗