Product Description
Vanillin is a phenolic aldehyde, an organic compound with the molecular formula C8H8O3. Its functional groups include aldehyde, ether, and phenol.Vanillin is the primary component of the extract of the vanilla bean.
Vanillin SpecificationsITEMStandardsRESULTS
Appearance
White to pale yellow crystal like powder
Conforms
Odor
Odor Has a sweet, milk and vanilla aroma
Conforms
Solubility (25 °C)
1 gram completely dissolves in 3ml 70% or
2ml 95% ethanol, and makes clear solution
Conforms
Purity (GC)
99.5% Min
99.99%
Loss on Drying
0.5% Max
0.02%
Melting Point (°C)
81- 83
81.3
Arsenic (As)
≤ 3 mg/kg
< 3 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg)
≤ 1 mg/kg
< 1 mg/kg
Total Heavy metals (as Pb)
≤ 10 mg/kg
< 10 mg/kg
Residue of Ignition
≤ 0.05%
0.01%
VanillinApplication
The largest use of vanillin is as a flavoring, usually in sweet foods. The ice cream and chocolate industries together comprise 75% of the market for vanillin as a flavoring, with smaller amounts being used in confections and baked goods.
Vanillinis also used in the flavor industry, as a very important key note for many different flavors, especially creamy profiles.
Vanillin has been used as a chemical intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and other fine chemicals.