Ferulic acid has phenolic acid structure, is a weak acid organic acid, but also
with a variety of strong antioxidants (such as resveratrol, vitamin C, etc.)
synergistic tyrosinase inhibitors, both can whitening antioxidant, and can
prevent inflammation and multi-effect products.

Ferulic acid is a ferulic acid consisting of trans-cinnamic acid bearing methoxy and hydroxy substituents at positions 3 and 4 respectively on the phenyl ring. It has a role as an antioxidant, a MALDI matrix material, a plant metabolite, an anti-inflammatory agent, an apoptosis inhibitor and a cardioprotective agent. It is a conjugate acid of a ferulate.