Vanillin
USP/1710006 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: 4-
CAS Number: 121-33-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H8O3
Molecular Weight: 152.15
MDL Number: MFCD00006942
Linear Formula: 4-(HO)C6H3-3-(OCH3)CHO
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | vanillin |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| bp | 170 °C/15 mmHg (lit.) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8-4-6(5-9 |
| InChI key | MWOOGOJBHIARFG-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mp | 81-83 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | COc1cc(C=O)ccc1O |
| vapor density | 5.3 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | >0.01 mmHg ( 25 °C) |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | It has been used as reference standard in calibrating hot stage; during thermomicroscopic investigation performed with optical polarizing microscope; usually equipped with a hot stage and temperature controller. |
| General description: | Vanillin is an aromatic compound, and is used for flavoring foods. It is has biogenetic relationship to phenylpropanoid pathway. It is mostly used in foods, beverages, perfumes and pharmaceuticals. |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313 |
| 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 |
| bp | 170 °C/15 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | 81-83 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |