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8.18718

Sigma-Aldrich

Vanillin

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Vanillin, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3O)(OH)C6H3CHO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
152.15
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352114
EC Index Number:
204-465-2
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

0.0029 hPa ( 25 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0% (HPLC)

form

powder

autoignition temp.

>400 °C

potency

≥4200 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>5010 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

reaction suitability

reagent type: reductant

pH

4.3 (20 °C, 10 g/L in H2O)

mp

80-83.5 °C

transition temp

flash point 160 °C

solubility

9 g/L

density

1.06 g/cm3 at 20 °C

bulk density

600 kg/m3

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8-4-6(5-9)2-3-7(8)10/h2-5,10H,1H3

InChI key

MWOOGOJBHIARFG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application


  • Vanillin formation from ferulic acid in Vanilla planifolia is catalysed by a single enzyme: This study identifies that a single hydratase/lyase is responsible for converting ferulic acid to vanillin in Vanilla planifolia, providing insights into the natural vanilla flavor production process (NJ Gallage et al., 2014).

  • Overview of the role of vanillin in neurodegenerative diseases and neuropathophysiological conditions: This review covers the role of vanillin in various neurodegenerative conditions, focusing on its pharmacological properties and applications in this field (C Iannuzzi et al., 2023).

Analysis Note

Assay (HPLC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 81 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 83 °C
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

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Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

319.6 - 321.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

159.8 - 160,8 °C - closed cup


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