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258601

Sigma-Aldrich

Vanillin acetate

98%

Synonym(s):

4-Formyl-2-methoxyphenyl acetate

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Linear Formula:
CH3CO2C6H3-4-(CHO)-2-OCH3
CAS Number:
881-68-5
Molecular Weight:
194.18
EC Number:
212-920-1
MDL number:
MFCD00003362
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24855651
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

Assay

98%

form

solid

mp

77-79 °C (lit.)

functional group

aldehyde
ester

SMILES string

COc1cc(C=O)ccc1OC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C10H10O4/c1-7(12)14-9-4-3-8(6-11)5-10(9)13-2/h3-6H,1-2H3

InChI key

PZSJOBKRSVRODF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Chemoselective reduction of vanillin acetate using sodium borohydride has been reported.

Application

Vanillin acetate has been used in preparation of:
  • 2-nitrohomovanillic acid
  • 2-nitrovanildin acetate
  • 2-nitro-3,4-duimethoxybenzaldehyde

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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JAN Code

258601-250G:
258601-VAR:
258601-BULK:
258601-50G:

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Lot/Batch Number
SHBL7155
MKCD6359
MKBS6562V
MKBN2999V
02125HJ

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Journal of the Chemical Society, 174, 376-378 (1948-03-01)
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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
258601-50G4061831829075
258601-250G4061831829068

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