Vanillin
ALDRICH/W310727 - natural, ≥97%, FCC, FG
Synonym: 4-
CAS Number: 121-33-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H8O3
Molecular Weight: 152.15
EC Number: 204-465-2
MDL Number: MFCD00006942
Linear Formula: 4-(HO)C6H3-3-(OCH3)CHO
Product Type: Chemical
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 3—Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses. This product manufacturing process was designed with lesser toxicity to human health and the environment.
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| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥97% |
| bp | 170 °C/15 mmHg (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| form | powder |
| grade | FG |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| natural | |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8-4-6(5-9 |
| InChI key | MWOOGOJBHIARFG-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 81-83 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | creamy; sweet; vanilla |
| Quality Level | 300 |
| 400 |
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| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 182.60 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 182.90 | |
| SMILES string | COc1cc(C=O)ccc1O |
| solubility | water: slightly soluble 10 g/L at 25 °C |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| vapor density | 5.3 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | >0.01 mmHg ( 25 °C) |
| General description: | Vanillin is the main aroma constituent that contributes to the vanilla flavor. It occurs naturally in the vanilla pods. |
| General description: | We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one of the four categories of Greener Alternatives . This product is a Biobased product aligning with the principles of "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks" in Green Chemistry. |
| Other Notes: | produced from rice bran ferulic acid |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36 |
| Safety Statements | 26 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 319.6 - 321.4 °F - closed c |
| Flash Point(C) | 159.8 - 160,8 °C - closed c |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| bp | 170 °C/15 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | 81-83 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA Number | 3107 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |