C8H10O3
154.16 g/mol
Flavor & FragranceWarning
Vanillyl alcohol
CAS498-00-0EC207-852-4
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Alcohol
Primary Use
flavoring and fragrance agent
Vanillyl alcohol is a compound derived from vanillin, known for its mild, sweet, balsamic vanilla-like scent. It is used as a flavoring agent in food and as a fragrance ingredient in personal care products.
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Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for Vanillyl alcohol (CAS 498-00-0) is 2909.50.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2909.50
EU CN code (8-digit)
2909 50 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methoxyphenol
InChIKey
ZENOXNGFMSCLLL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)CO)O
Synonyms (22)
- V-0018
- FEMA 3737
- V 0018 (alcohol)
- Vanillic alcohol
- Vanillin alcohol
- Vanillyl alcohol
- Vanillyl alcohol (Standard)
- p-hydroxymethylguaiacol
- vanillol
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