| Identification | |
| Name: | Vanillin |
| Synonyms: | 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde;p-Hydroxy-m-methoxybenzaldehyde;Benzaldehyde, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-;m-Anisaldehyde, 4-hydroxy-;4-Hydroxy,3-methoxy-benzaldehyde;4-Formyl-2-methoxyphenol;Vanillaldehyde;Benzaldehyde,4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-;p-vanillin;4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-benzaldehyde;4-Hydroxy-m-anisaldehyde;Protocatechualdehyde, methyl-;2-Methoxy-4-formylphenol;methylprotocatechuic aldehyde;4-Hydroxy-5-methoxybenzaldehyde;Vanillin FCC4;4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyBenzaldehyde;Vanillin natural;Methylproto-catechualdehyde;Vanillinum;3-Methoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde( Vanillin); |
| CAS: | 121-33-5 |
| EINECS: | 204-465-2 |
| Molecular Formula: | C8H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 152.14 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C8H8O3/c1-11-8-4-6(5-9)2-3-7(8)10/h2-5,10H,1H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Density: | 1.06 |
| Stability: | Stable. May discolour on exposure to light. Moisture-sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, perchloric acid. |
| Refractive index: | 1.555 |
| Solubility: | Stable. May discolour on exposure to light. Moisture-sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, perchloric acid. |
| Appearance: | White or very slightly yellow needles |
| Specification: |
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Dangerous fire hazard in the form of dust when exposed to heat or flame. |
| HS Code: | 29124100 |
| Storage Temperature: | Store in a cool, dry place. Store protected from moisture. Store protected from light. |
| Sensitive: | Air & Light Sensitive |
| Color: | WHITE TO YELLOWISH CRYSTALLINE POWDER White or very slightly yellow needles |
| Usage: | Flavoring agent in galenicals, in perfumery, reagent in analytical chemistry, pharmaceutic aid (flavor). |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xn:Harmful
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