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Vanillin

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, Vanillic aldehyde

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Linear Formula:
4-(HO)C6H3-3-(OCH3)CHO
CAS Number:
121-33-5
Molecular Weight:
152.15
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329828918
MDL number:
MFCD00006942
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
472792
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

agency

EP Reference Standard

vapor density

5.3 (vs air)

vapor pressure

>0.01 mmHg ( 25 °C)

API family

vanillin

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

bp

170 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)

mp

81-83 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

COc1cc(C=O)ccc1O

InChI

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

InChI key

MWOOGOJBHIARFG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Vanillin is an aromatic compound, and is used for flavoring foods. It is has biogenetic relationship to phenylpropanoid pathway. It is mostly used in foods, beverages, perfumes and pharmaceuticals.
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

This European Pharmacopoeia reference standard is intended for use only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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GHS07

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Warning

hcodes

H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

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

Regulatory Listings

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Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ishl_indicated

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

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Walton, Nicholas J., Melinda J. Mayer, and Arjan Narbad
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Surov, Artem O., et al.
CrystEngComm, 15.30, 6054-6061 (2013)
Biotechnological production of vanillin.
Priefert, H., J. Rabenhorst, and A. Steinbuchel
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 56.3-4, 296-314 (2001)
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