Vanillin

Description

Vanillin is an organic compound used often as a flavoring agent and vanilla substitute in foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals and perfuming of rubbers and plastics. It has a distinct vanilla smell and appears as fine white crystalline powder.

General Information

Alt Name	Vanillin
Category	Aromatic Compound
IUPAC Name	4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde
CAS Number	121-33-5
Molecular Weight	152.15 g/mol
Canonical SMILES	COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C=O)O

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Family	Gourmand
Odor Strength	1 2 3 4 5
Odor Description	Chocolate, Creamy, Phenolic, Sweet, Vanilla
Usage Level	8% in the fragrance concentrate
Substantivity	2190 hours at 100%

Physical Properties

Appearance	White to off white crystalline powder (est)
Vapor Pressure	0.002 mmHg @ 25 °C. (est)
Vapor Density	5.3 ( Air = 1 )
Boiling Point	285 to 286 °C. @ 760 mm Hg
Flash Point	307 °F. TCC ( 153 °C. )
Melting Point	81 to 84 °C. @ 760 mm Hg
XLogP	1.2
Shelf Life	24 months if stored properly
Storage	Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.

IFRA

Category	Flavor and fragrance agents

Safety Information

Pictograms
Hazard Statement	H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H402 - Harmful to aquatic life H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
Precautionary Statement	P264 - Wash … thoroughly after handling P273 - Avoid release to the environment P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
R-phrases	R22 - Harmful if swallowed R36 - Irritating to eyes
S-phrases	S02 - Keep out of the reach of children S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing
Europe Standard Hazard	Xn - Harmful

References

TGSC	http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/rw1011712.html
PubChem	https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/1183