ferulic acid

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ferulic acid [fə′rül·ik ′as·əd]

(organic chemistry)

C₁₀H₁₀O₄A compound widely distributed in small amounts in plants, having two isomers: the cis form is a yellow oil, and the trans form is obtained from water solutions as orthorhombic crystals.

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Although ferulic acid absorbs harmful ultraviolet light, it easily washes off skin.

Sun and soy by Fairchild, Barbara / Farm Journal

Like the synthetics, ferulic acid absorbs skin-damaging ultraviolet light.

Soy and oat combo protects against UV. (Chemistry) by Science News

Ferulic acid binds to nitrates in the stomach, which may prevent them from being converted into carcinogenic nitrosamines.

Phytochemicals: plants against cancer by Schardt, David / Nutrition Action Healthletter

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