Vanillyl alcohol is derived from vanillin. It is used to flavor food.
| Name | 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol | EINECS | 207-852-4 |
| CAS No. | 498-00-0 | Density | 1.226 g/cm3 |
| PSA | 49.69000 | LogP | 0.89310 |
| Solubility | Soluble in 95% ethanol (5 %), water, and oils. | Melting Point | 110-117 ºC(lit.)
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| Formula | C8H10O3 | Boiling Point | 313.1 ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Molecular Weight | 154.166 | Flash Point | 143.2ºC |
| Transport Information | N/A | Appearance | crystalline white to off-white powder |
Appearance and properties: crystalline white to off-white powder
Density: 1.226 g/cm3
Boiling point: 313.1ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting point: 110-117 °C(lit.)
Flash point: 143.2ºC
Refractive index: 1.57
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids.
Storage conditions: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.
Vapor pressure: 0.000216mmHg at 25°C
Production method
It is found in the tubers of the orchid plant Gastrodia elata Bl.
Use
Organic synthesis. Widely used in the preparation of flower flavor (mainly rose type) flavor, but also used in the preparation
of cosmetics flavor and soap flavor.
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