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Aim: To study the synthesis and anti-platelet aggregation activities of ferulic acidic esters so as to search for novel antithrombus agents. Methods: Based on prodrug strategy and combination principles, monoesters were first synthesized by reaction of ferulic acid with alcohols, and then the monoesters were coupled with aspirin to afford bis-esters. The target compounds were assayed for anti-platelet aggregation activities in vitro. Results: Sixteen target compounds and eight sideproducts including 15 new compounds were synthesized and their struc-tures were determined by IR, MS and ~1H NMR. The results demonstrated that some tested compounds exhibited potential anti-platelet aggregation activities. Conclusion: The bis-esters of ferulic esters coupling with aspirin with 4 to 5 carbons in side chain might be used as lead compounds for further study in searching for novel antithrom-bus agents.