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C8H8O3
152.15 g/mol
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Vanillin

CAS121-33-5EC204-465-2
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Flavoring and fragrance agent

Vanillin is an organic compound that is a phenolic aldehyde, known for its characteristic vanilla flavor and aroma. It is widely used as a flavoring and fragrance agent in food, beverages, cosmetics, and perfumery.

Flavoring agentFragrance agent

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Related Compounds

SimilarStructure SimilarSimilarity 0.72

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Flavoring and fragrance agent

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Flavoring and fragrance agent

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Vanillic acid

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ReferenceSame Category

Methyl anisate

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flavoring agent

ReferenceSame Category

1-(2,3,8,8-tetramethyldecahydronaphthalen-2-yl)ethanol

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synthetic fragrance ingredient

Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Warning
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H302Harmful if swallowed
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H320Causes eye irritation
H402Harmful to aquatic life
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde

InChIKey

MWOOGOJBHIARFG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C=O)O

Synonyms (72)
  • V55
  • 4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxybenzaldehyde; Eugenol EP Impurity H
  • Vanillin Melting Point Standard, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
  • Vanillin, European Pharmacopoeia (EP)
  • Vanillin, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
  • 2-Methoxy-4-formylphenol
  • 4-Formyl-2-methoxyphenol
  • 4-Hydroxy-m-anisaldehyde
  • Lioxin
  • Methylprotcatechuic aldehyde
  • Methylprotocatechuic aldehyde
  • Oleoresin vanilla
  • Protocatechualdehyde, methyl-
  • Rhovanil
  • VANILLIN [MART.]
  • Vanilin
  • Vanilla
  • Vanilla oleoresin
  • Vanillaldehyde
  • Vanillic aldehyde
  • Vanillin (NF)
  • Vanillin (NIST) negative
  • Vanillin (NIST) positive
  • Vanillin (Rhovanil)
  • Vanillin (Rhovea(R))
  • Vanillin (Standard)
  • Vanillin (natural)
  • Vanillin - synthetic
  • Vanillin CRS
  • Vanillin Essential
  • Vanillin M.P. RS
  • Vanillin Nat Ex ferulic acid
  • Vanillin ex Clove
  • Vanillin sodium salt
  • Vanillin, puriss.
  • Vanilline
  • Zimco
  • m-Anisaldehyde, 4-hydroxy-
  • methyl-Protocatechualdehyde
  • oleo-Resins vanilla
  • oleo-Resins vanilla-bean
  • p-Vanillin
  • vaniline
  • vanillin