Description

Phenethyl Caffeate is a naturally derived phenolic ester compound, valued for its potent antioxidant and bioactive properties. This high-purity ingredient is essential for research and development in advanced life science and nutraceutical applications. It serves as a critical building block and reference standard for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and functional food industries seeking natural bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key synthetic precursor or active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in drug discovery for anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective agents.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Utilized as a potent antioxidant component in formulations aimed at promoting cellular health and combating oxidative stress.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Incorporated into anti-aging serums, creams, and lotions for its skin-protective and free radical-scavenging benefits.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and probe in studying enzyme inhibition, signal transduction pathways, and metabolic processes.
• Functional Food & Beverage: Acts as a natural preservative and functional additive to enhance the shelf-life and health profile of food products.
• Natural Product Isolation & Analysis: Employed as a chromatographic standard for the identification and quantification of similar compounds in plant extracts.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Phenethyl Caffeate
CAS No.	104594-70-9
Molecular Formula	C17H16O4
Molecular Weight	284.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenylethyl Caffeate; 3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic Acid Phenethyl Ester; Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester (CAPE) Analog; Phenethyl 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)acrylate; Phenethyl 3,4-Dihydroxycinnamate; NSC 407296; trans-Phenethyl Caffeate
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Quality Control

Our Phenethyl Caffeate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for identification, and stringent control of residual solvents and heavy metals. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting full specifications is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or cGMP-grade requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be stored under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.