VA000

Vanillin



FormulaMI NumberCAS NumberC.I.Number
C8H8O39839121-33-5


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
.