Caffeic Acid

Caffeic Acid

Caffeic Acid (CAF) is one of the most promising active compounds because it possess antioxidant,anti-inflammatory, antitumoral and anti-wrinkle effects in cosmestic appliation. It is also known as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)

Chemical Entity

Synonym:3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic acid
CAS No.:331-39-5
Formula: C9H8O4
Molecular Weight:180.16
Structure:
Apparance: Light yellow to yellowish brown crystal, slightly soluble in water, soluble in hot water, cold ethanol, ethyl acetate.Common phenolic acid compound, mainly derived from lemon peel, Cimicifuga foetida L. and Valeriana officinalis L. roots.Usage in whitening cosmetics is 0.5~2%.

Function:

• Inhibit fibrosarcoma cancer cell proliferation
• In vitro and in vivo double-effect antioxidants
• Immunomodulator
• Anti-flammatory active agent
• Nervoue system tranquilizer to promote sleep and reduce anxiety

Application:

• Caffeic acid tablets
• Cosmetic ingredients
• Hemorrhagic disease hemostasis
• Antitussive, antispasmodic