Chinese synonyms

4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde; vanillin aldehyde; vanillin; vanillin aldehyde;
3-methoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde; vanillin; vanillin; vanillin,

English name

Vanillin

English synonyms

2-Methoxy-4-formylphenol;3-Methoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde (vanillin);
4-Formyl-2-methoxyphenol;4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-benzaldehyd;
4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde (vanillin);4- Hydroxy-5-methoxybenzaldehyde;
4-hydroxy-m-anisaldehyd;4-Hydroxy-m-anisaldehyde

CAS number

121-33-5

Molecular formula

C8H8O3

Molecular weight

152.15

EINECS number

204-465-2

Melting point

81-83 °C(lit.)

Boiling point

170 °C15 mm Hg(lit.)

density 

1.06

Vapor density 

5.3 (vs air)

Vapor Pressure 

>0.01 mm Hg (25 °C)

Flash point 

147 °C

Solubility

0.1 g/mL, clear

Water solubility

10 g/L (25 ºC)

Sensitivity 

Air & Light Sensitive

Merck 

149,932

BRN 472792 function and use 

Vanillin is one of the important edible spices, it is a edible flavoring agent, with vanilla bean aroma and strong milky aroma, is an indispensable important raw material in the food additive industry, and is widely used in various needs to increase milky aroma. In flavor-flavored foods, such as cakes, cold drinks, chocolate, candy, biscuits, instant noodles, bread, tobacco, flavored alcohol, toothpaste, soap, perfume cosmetics, ice cream, beverages and daily cosmetics effect. It can also be used in soap, toothpaste, perfume, rubber, plastic, and medicine. Comply with FCCIV standards. Vanillin has a wide range of applications abroad. It is widely used in the production of pharmaceutical intermediates, as well as plant growth promoters, fungicides, lubricant defoamers, electroplating brighteners, conductive agents for printed circuit board production, etc.

EINECS number

204-465-2

 FEMA

3107