W310905

Veratraldehyde

≥98%, FG

• Synonym(s): 3,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde, Methylvanillin, NSC 24521, NSC 8500, Vanillin methyl ether, Veratraldehyde
• Linear Formula: (CH₃O)₂C₆H₃CHO
• CAS Number: 120-14-9
• Molecular Weight: 166.17
• FEMA Number: 3109
• Beilstein: 473899
• EC Number: 204-373-2
• Council of Europe no.: 106
• MDL number: MFCD00003363
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901472
• Flavis number: 5.017
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• Assay: ≥98%
• bp: 281 °C (lit.)
• mp: 40-43 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: cherry; creamy; woody; sweet; vanilla
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: [H]C(=O)c1ccc(OC)c(OC)c1
• InChI: 1S/C9H10O3/c1-11-8-4-3-7(6-10)5-9(8)12-2/h3-6H,1-2H3
• InChI key: WJUFSDZVCOTFON-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Veratraldehyde is commonly used as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient for its vanilla-like/woody aroma.

Application

• Electrochemical analysis of the interactions of laccase mediators with lignin model compounds.: Investigates the role of veratraldehyde in the electrochemical breakdown of lignin, contributing to more effective biodegradation methods (Bourbonnais et al., 1998).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 50 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Essential oils of cymbopogon and jananensis.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302,H315
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P332 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Skin Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 235.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 113 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves