MUMBAI, India, Aug. 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202511008084 A) filed by Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research, An Indian Registered Body Incorporated Under The Regn. Of Soc. Act Act Xxi Of on January 30, 2025, for Conversion Of Ferulic Acid Into Caffeic Acid Under Uv-A Exposure.
Inventors include Ashish Dwivedi; Apeksha Vikram; Sunil Kumar Patel; Diksha Pathania; Priyanka Rana; Gaurav Prajapati; Ratan Singh Ray; Aditya Bhushan Pant; Anurag Tripathi; Abhishek Kumar Rai; and Ratnasekhar Ch.
The application for the patent was published on August 14, 2026, under issue no. 33/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the conversion of ferulic acid into caffeic acid under UV-A exposure. Ferulic acid, a well-known phenolic compound with antioxidant properties, undergoes structural transformation when exposed to UV-A radiation, resulting in the formation of caffeic acid, another phenolic compound with enhanced bioactive properties. This photochemical conversion not only provides an efficient and environmentally friendly method for producing caffeic acid but also opens new avenues for its use in various industrial applications, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food industries. The process involves controlled UV-A exposure of ferulic acid under specific conditions to achieve optimal yield and purity of caffeic acid. This innovation holds significant potential for cost-effective and sustainable production of caffeic acid, reducing reliance on synthetic methods.
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