Vanillylacetone
ALDRICH/W312401 - ≥96%, FG
Synonym: Zingerone
CAS Number: 122-48-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C11H14O3
Molecular Weight: 194.23
EC Number: 204-548-3
MDL Number: MFCD00048232
Linear Formula: 4-(HO)C6H3-3-(OCH3)CH2CH2COCH3
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥96% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 141 °C/0.5 mmHg (lit.) |
density | 1.14 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
InChI | 1S/C11H14O3/c1-8(12)3-4-9 |
InChI key | OJYLAHXKWMRDGS-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 40-41 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | ginger; woody; spicy; phenolic; sweet; vanilla |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
FDA 21 CFR 184.1099 | |
SMILES string | COc1cc(CCC(C)=O)ccc1O |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Application: | Vanillylacetone can be used as a food additive in food industries because of its sweet and spicy flavor. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Taste at 20 ppm in 5% |
General description: | Vanillylacetone is one of the key aroma constituents of ginger. It is a pharmacologically active compound that may contribute to the anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-cancerous, radioprotective and anti-microbial properties of ginger. |
Other Notes: | Natural occurrence: Cranberry and ginger. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 100, 250 g in poly bottle |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | 235.4 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 113 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥96% |
bp | 141 °C/0.5 mmHg (lit.) |
mp | 40-41 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.14 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
FEMA Number | 3124 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |