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Synthesis of Ferulic Acid Ester<br />

Ummil Unais binti Alimin<br />

Supervisor: Dr. Asnuzilawati binti Asari<br />

Bachelor of Science (Chemical Sciences)<br />

School of Fundamental Science<br />

Ferulic acid (4-hydroxy-3-methoxy cinnamic acid) is a natural occurring phenolic acid<br />

that has been investigated for their characteristics and health effects. Ferulic acid<br />

posses biological activities such as antioxidant, anti-diabetic agent and widely used in<br />

cosmetic products. The aim of this study is to synthesis (E)-pentyl 3-(4-hydroxy-3-<br />

methoxyphenyl)acrylate via DCC (dicyclohexyl carbodiimide) coupling reaction. In this<br />

study, ferulic acid and 1-pentanol was reacted with DCC in the presence of DMAP (4-<br />

dimethylaminopyridine) at a room temperature. However, the reaction produced low<br />

yield of the product , 0.023% yield. Thus, this research need to be furthered study to<br />

obtain higher yield of the desired molecule.<br />

463 | U M T U N D E R G R A D U A T E R E S E A R C H D A Y 2018

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