3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxycinnamic acid, also known as ferulic acid, is a naturally occurring organic compound belonging to the class of phenolic acids. It is characterized by a hydroxycinnamic acid structure, with two methyl groups at the 3rd and 5th carbon positions and a hydroxyl group at the 4th carbon position. Ferulic acid is widely found in plants, particularly in the cell walls of grasses, and is known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. It is also used as a food preservative and in the pharmaceutical industry for its potential therapeutic applications.
The CAS Registry Mumber 7733-57-5 includes 7 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 4 digits, 7,7,3 and 3 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 5 and 7 respectively. Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 7733-57: (6*7)+(5*7)+(4*3)+(3*3)+(2*5)+(1*7)=115 115 % 10 = 5 So 7733-57-5 is a valid CAS Registry Number.