VA000 Vanillin
Formula | MI Number | CAS Number | C.I.Number |
C8H8O3 | 9839 | 121-33-5 | |
- MI: Merck Index Number
- CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
- C.I.: Chemical Index Number
Background
Vanillin is a flavoring agent that occurs naturally in vanilla, potato parings, Siam benzoin. It is made synthetically from eugenol or guaiacol as well as from the waste (lignin) of the wood pulp industry.
Beschreibung (ger)
Vanillin, gebräuchlichster synthetischer
Geschmacksstoff, ist praktisch in allen Backwaren und Süßspeisen
enthalten und außerdem in Kosmetika sehr verbreitet.
Synonyms
3-Methoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde
Methylprotocatechuic aldehyde
Vanillic aldehyde
Vanillin
Uses
Flavoring agent found in
Beverages
Confectionerys
Foods
Galenicals
Perfumes
Pharmaceuticals
Cross-Reactions
Coumarin
Propolis
Unusual Reactions
Immunologic contact urticaria
References
1. Rudzki, E. and Z. Grzywa, Dermatitis from propolis. Contact Dermatitis, 1983. 9(1): p. 40-5.
This information originates from
Trey Truett, MD
truettap@ctrvax.vanderbilt.edu.