Vanillin
Vanillin is a phenolic aldehyde, an organic compound with the molecular formula C8H8O3. It is the main aromatic compound in vanilla and is widely used as a flavoring agent in food, beverages, tobacco and daily consumer products.
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CAS No.: 121-33-5
Specification Available: FCC
MOQ: 1Ton
Product Introduction of Vanillin
Vanillin is an organic compound that is widely recognized as the primary component responsible for the flavor and aroma of vanilla. Here’s a detailed overview of vanillin:
Chemical Properties
Appearance: White to slightly yellow crystals or crystalline powder.
Aroma: Characteristic vanilla-like aroma.
Assay (GC): ≥ 99.9%
Melting Point: 81.0～83.0℃
Solubility (25℃): 1g sample completely dissolves in 2mL 95% (V/V) ethanol, resulting in a clear liquid.
Loss on Drying: ≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metal Content (as Pb): ≤ 10 mg/kg
Arsenic Content: ≤ 3 mg/kg
Sources of Vanillin
Natural Vanillin: Extracted from vanilla beans (primarily Vanilla planifolia), but this is expensive and labor-intensive.
Synthetic Vanillin: Produced industrially from raw materials such as lignin (a byproduct of the paper industry) or guaiacol (derived from petrochemicals). Synthetic vanillin is more cost-effective and widely used.
Prodcut Advantages of Vanillin
Vanillin is a highly versatile and widely used compound known for its distinctive vanilla flavor and aroma. Below are its key features:
1. Versatile flavor profile
Vanillin has a sweet, creamy, and rich vanilla flavor, making it a versatile ingredient in the food industry. It can be used in a variety of applications such as baked goods, ice cream, beverages, and confectionery, often at a fraction of the cost of natural vanilla.
2. Rich, consistent flavor
Vanillin has a rich and long-lasting flavor profile, helping to ensure that products taste consistent from batch to batch.
3. Easy to use
Vanillin is easy to incorporate into a variety of formulations, whether as a powder, liquid, or solution, and is compatible with other flavor ingredients. It is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, making it easy to incorporate into foods and cosmetics.
4. Long shelf life
Vanillin is stable under typical storage conditions and has a long shelf life, especially in synthetic form. This makes it a convenient and reliable choice for manufacturers to ensure that its flavor and aroma are retained for a long time.
5. Antioxidant Properties
Vanillin has antioxidant properties that help preserve other ingredients in a formulation, especially in foods, by preventing oxidative degradation.
6. Safe and Non-Toxic
Vanillin is generally recognized as safe and has been approved by food safety organizations such as the FDA. It is recognized as a GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) substance, making it a safe choice for food and cosmetics.
Product Applications of Vanillin
Vanillin can be widely used in many industries. Here are some common areas of use:
1. Food and Beverage
Baked goods: such as biscuits, cakes, bread, desserts, etc., vanillin can provide these products with sweet aroma and taste.
Ice cream and frozen desserts: widely used in various ice creams, popsicles and frozen desserts to enhance the aroma of the products.
Chocolate and candy: often used in chocolate, candy, soft candy, etc. to add flavor and taste.
Beverages: including soft drinks, coffee, tea and some alcoholic beverages, vanillin can enhance the level of their taste.
Seasonings: such as spices, syrups, honey, etc., vanillin provides a sweet aroma.
2. Medicine and health products
Oral medications: Vanillin can be used as a taste masking agent to help mask some unpleasant drug tastes and increase the comfort of patients taking medications.
Nutritional supplements: In some health products, vanillin is used as a taste improver to improve product acceptance.
3. Cosmetics and personal care products
Perfume: Vanillin is one of the important ingredients in perfume, giving it a sweet, warm scent.
Skin care and toiletries: Such as soaps, shower gels, shampoos, etc., vanillin is used to add a mild scent to these products.
Moisturizers and masks: Vanillin not only has a scent, but may also have antioxidant properties that help improve skin health.
Oral care products: Toothpaste, mouthwash, etc.
4. Food additives
Flavoring agent: Vanillin is used as a flavor enhancer and is used in combination with other natural or artificial flavors to enhance the flavor of food.
Preservative: Although its main use is as a spice, vanillin also has a certain antioxidant effect and can help extend the shelf life of food.
Seasoning powder: Vanillin can be used as one of the ingredients of seasoning powder to add a sweet aroma.
Complex spices: Vanillin is often used in compound formulas of multiple spices to add a sense of layering.
5. Household Products
Air Fresheners: Vanillin is widely used in household air fresheners, incense, candles and other products to add a fresh and pleasant aroma.
Cleaning Agents: Some cleaning products (such as laundry detergents and disinfectants) may also use vanillin to provide a fresh smell.
6. Other Applications
Pet Food: Used to improve the palatability of pet food.
Tobacco: Used for flavoring tobacco products.
FCC Vanillin is an essential ingredient in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries due to its high purity and versatility. For more application or purchasing information, please feel free to contact us!
Product Parameter of Vanillin
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde |
| Molecular Formula | C₈H₈O₃ |
| Molecular Weight | 152.15 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder or needles |
| Odor | Characteristic vanilla aroma |
| Purity | ≥ 99% (FCC Grade) |
| Melting Point | 81–83 °C (178–181 °F) |
| Solubility |
- Soluble in alcohol and ether - Soluble in hot water - Slightly soluble in cold water |
| Stability |
- Heat-resistant - Avoid strong acids, bases, and oxidizers |
| Storage Conditions |
- Store in a cool, dry place - Protect from light and moisture - Keep container tightly sealed |
| Packaging | -0.5kg/bag - 1 kg/bag - 25 kg/drum - Custom packaging available |
| Shelf Life | Typically 24 months (under proper storage conditions) |
| Applications |
- Food and beverages - Pharmaceuticals - Cosmetics and personal care - Industrial fragrances |
| Certifications |
- FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) - Kosher - Halal |
Reasons for selecting Chempora Vanillin
There are several key reasons to choose Chempora Vanillin:
1. Quality Purity: High quality, in line with standards, guaranteed flavor, aroma and stability.
2. Product Specifications: A variety of specifications and forms to meet different needs, one-stop shopping.
3. Stable Supply: Perfect production and logistics system to ensure timely delivery.
4. Price Advantage: Competitive price to reduce production costs.
5. Professional Service: Professional sales and technical team to provide timely and thoughtful service.
6. Compliance and Safety: Comply with food safety regulations and standards, and pass various certifications.
7. Sustainable Development: Focus on environmental protection and sustainable development to enhance corporate image.
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