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Vanillic acid

≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid

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Linear Formula:
HOC6H3(OCH3)CO2H
CAS Number:
121-34-6
Molecular Weight:
168.15
Flavis number:
8.043
PubChem Substance ID:
24901963
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
FEMA Number:
3988
NACRES:
NA.21
EC Number:
204-466-8
MDL number:
MFCD00002551
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2208364
Organoleptic:
creamy; milk; sweet; vanilla
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Segment

300, 400

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

assay

≥97%

mp

208-210 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

creamy; milk; sweet; vanilla

SMILES string

COc1cc(ccc1O)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C8H8O4/c1-12-7-4-5(8(10)11)2-3-6(7)9/h2-4,9H,1H3,(H,10,11)

InChI key

WKOLLVMJNQIZCI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Vanillic acid is one of the key aromatic volatile compounds of vanilla beans.
Natural occurrence: Guava, grape, brandy, rum, whiskey, sherry, red and white wines, Scotch and Canadian whiskey.

Application

Vanillic acid is a phenolic derivative, which is generally used as a flavoring agent in food products. It can be used in the synthesis of a well-known flavoring agent vanillin.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 5%
Taste at 100 ppm

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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