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What is Vanillin
Vanillin is an organic compound and a member of the class of benzaldehyde. It is both naturally occurring and synthetically produced. It is the primary component of the extract of the vanilla bean. It functions as a metabolite of plants, an anti-inflammatory agent, a flavouring agent, an antioxidant, and an anticonvulsant.
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| PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Name of Product | Vanillin |
| IUPAC Name | 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde |
| Synonyms | Vanillaldehyde; Vanillic aldehyde; p-Vanillin; Lioxin; Vanilla; Vanilline; 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde; Zimco; Vanilina |
| CAS No | 121-33-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H8O3 |
| Molar Mass | 152.15 g/mol |
| Pubchem CID | 1183 |
Chemical Properties
| SR. No | Criteria | Limit/Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance (Form) | Solid needles or Crystalline powder |
| 2 | Appearance (Colour) | White or off-white |
| 3 | Odour | Pleasant aromatic vanilla odor (Sweetish smell) |
| 4 | Taste | Pleasant vanilla taste |
| 5 | Density | 1.06 g/cm³ |
| 6 | Melting Point | 81-83 °C |
| 7 | pH | Solutions are acid to litmus |
| 8 | Solubility | Very soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether, acetone Soluble in benzene, ligroin Slightly soluble in water |
| 9 | Flash Point | 153 °C (307 °F) - closed cup |
Uses
- The primary use of vanillin is as a flavouring agent in sweet foods, such as ice cream, chocolates, confections and baked goods.
- It is also used in perfumes, medicines, livestock fodder, and cleaning products (laundry detergents, air fresheners).
- Vanillin is used as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of several important drugs and other products such as cosmetics and other fine chemicals.
- It can also be used as an all-purpose stain for detecting spots on thin-layer chromatography plates as well as in Vanillin–HCl staining to visualize the localisation of tannins in cells.
Side effects
- Migraine headaches
- Allergic reactions like contact dermatitis
FAQs
Q. Is vanillin vegan?
Vanillin is vegan.
Q. What is ethyl vanillin?
Ethyl vanillin is a benzaldehyde belonging to the vanillin class in which the methoxy group has been replaced with an ethoxy group.
Q. Is vanillin the same as vanilla?
Vanillin is the naturally occurring chemical compound that we recognize as the primary aroma and taste of vanilla.
Q. What is vanillin made of?
Vanillin naturally occurs in vanilla beans. However, it can be produced in different ways synthetically: from a petrochemical raw material called guaiacol, from wood, from other biomass sources (organic material coming from plants), or from lignin.
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