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Vanillylacetone

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≥98%, natural (US), FG

Synonym(s):

4-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone, Vanillyl acetone, Zingerone

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
4-(HO)C6H3-3-(OCH3)CH2CH2COCH3
CAS Number:
122-48-5
Molecular Weight:
194.23
Flavis number:
07.005
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
FEMA Number:
3124
NACRES:
NA.21
EC Number:
204-548-3
MDL number:
MFCD00048232
Organoleptic:
spicy; balsamic; vanilla
Grade:
Halal, FG, Fragrance grade, Kosher, natural (US)
Biological source:
botanical
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

botanical

Quality Segment

300

grade

Halal, FG, Fragrance grade, Kosher, natural (US)

agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 172.510

assay

≥98%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

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refractive index

n20/D 1.541 (lit.)

bp

141 °C/0.5 mmHg (lit.)

mp

40-41 °C (lit.)

density

1.14 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

Aligned

SMILES string

COc1cc(CCC(C)=O)ccc1O

organoleptic

spicy; balsamic; vanilla

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C11H14O3/c1-8(12)3-4-9-5-6-10(13)11(7-9)14-2/h5-7,13H,3-4H2,1-2H3

InChI key

OJYLAHXKWMRDGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

235.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

113 °C - closed cup

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