Description
Chemical Dictionary
- Product name:Caffeic acid
- Cas no.: 331-39-5
- Origin: microbial fermentation
- Molecular formula: C9H8O4
- Molecular weight: 180.159
- Appearance:light yellow powder
- Purity: 99%
- Analytical method: HPLC-DAD or/and HPLC-ELSD
- Supply: can satisfy requirements from kilograms (kg) ~ tons (t)
- water-solubility: slightly soluble in cold, soluble in hot water and cold ethanol
Main application
1. intermediate of caffeic acid, used for organic synthesis.
2. Can be used in cosmetics safely, has a wide range of antibacterial and antiviral activity. Can absorb ultraviolet light. Low concentration which restrain skin type hair dye additives, is helpful to enhance the strength of colour and lustre.