Vanillin

CAS Number: 121-33-5
Molecular Formula: C8H8O3

About Vanillin

Vanillin CAS 121-33-5 is a cornerstone in the high purity fine chemicals sector, serving as a vital precursor in the API intermediates market for the synthesis of cardiovascular drugs and L-DOPA. 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde is increasingly sought after by pharmaceutical manufacturers requiring 99% purity to ensure ...

Synonyms

4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde
5-bromovanillin
5-chlorovanillin
vanillaldehyde
vanillin

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Vanillin Specifications

CAS Number

121-33-5

Molecular Formula

C8H8O3

Molecular Weight

152.15 g/mol

IUPAC Name

4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde

Canonical SMILES

COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C=O)O

InChI Key

MWOOGOJBHIARFG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

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

CAS Number

121-33-5

Molecular Formula

C8H8O3

Molecular Weight

152.15 g/mol

IUPAC Name

4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde

Canonical SMILES

COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C=O)O

InChI Key

MWOOGOJBHIARFG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

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

melting_point

178 to 181 °F (NTP, 1992)

boiling_point

545 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)

solubility

Slightly soluble (NTP, 1992)

density

1.056 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink

logP

log Kow = 1.37

Molecular Weight

152.15 g/mol

Flavoring Agent

A primary aroma constituent used extensively in the food and beverage industry to provide a sweet, creamy vanilla flavor in baked goods, confectionery, dairy products, and spirits

Fragrance Intermediate

A versatile aromatic compound utilized in the production of perfumes, cosmetics, and personal care products to enhance scent longevity and blend floral or woody notes

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

A functionalized phenolic aldehyde employed as a critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients, including drugs for Parkinson’s disease and hypertension

Analytical Reagent

A chemical substrate used in chromatography spray reagents and laboratory research for the detection of biochemical compounds and the synthesis of Schiff-base ligands.