Vanillin - AR, ≥99% , CAS No.121-33-5

CAS: 121-33-5 Cat. No.: V100115 Formula: C8H8O3 Molecular Weight: 152.15 Beilstein Registry Number: 472792 EC Number: 204-465-2 PubChem CID: 1183
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GRADE & PURITY AR ? Analytical Reagent grade — high-purity chemicals meeting strict assay limits for lab analysis. Use when accuracy matters and trace impurities could skew results. ≥99%
Synonyms
2-Methoxy-4-formylphenol | 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde | 4-Hydroxy-m-anisaldehyde | Lioxin | p-Vanillin | Vanillic aldehyde | Vanilla | Zimco | Vanillaldehyde | 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde | Vanilline
Storage
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Why this grade

AR, ≥99% AR for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Storage & shipping

Argon charged,Room temperature Ships Normal Check lot-specific COA for exact specifications.

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 429 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Vanillin is an aromatic compound, and is used for flavoring foods. It is has biogenetic relationship to phenylpropanoid pathway. It is mostly used in foods, beverages, perfumes and pharmaceuticals An intermediate and analytical reagent.

Specifications

Synonyms
2-Methoxy-4-formylphenol | 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde | 4-Hydroxy-m-anisaldehyde | Lioxin | p-Vanillin | Vanillic aldehyde | Vanilla | Zimco | Vanillaldehyde | 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde | Vanilline
Specifications & Purity
AR, ≥99%
Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms
Selective TRPV 1 agonist. L-DOPA precursor. Enhances TRAIL-induced apoptosis in cancer cells through inhibition of NF-κB activation. Shows neuroprotective effects in vivo.
Storage
Argon charged,Room temperature
Shipped In
Normal
Grade
AR
Note
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour. Need more advice on solubility, usage and handling? Please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page for more details.
Purity
≥99%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Canonical Smiles
COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C=O)O
IUPAC Name
4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde
InChIKey
MWOOGOJBHIARFG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-8-4-6(5-9)2-3-7(8)10/h2-5,10H,1H3
Isomeric SMILES
COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C=O)O
WGK Germany
1
RTECS
YW5775000
PubChem CID
1183
Molecular Weight
152.15
Beilstein
472792

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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📊 Datasheet

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassBenzenoids
ClassPhenols
SubclassMethoxyphenols
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentMethoxyphenols
Alternative Parents Hydroxybenzaldehydes  Phenoxy compounds  Methoxybenzenes  Benzoyl derivatives  Anisoles  Alkyl aryl ethers  1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoids  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
Substituents Methoxyphenol - Hydroxybenzaldehyde - Anisole - Benzaldehyde - Benzoyl - Phenoxy compound - Phenol ether - Methoxybenzene - Alkyl aryl ether - Aryl-aldehyde - 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoid - Monocyclic benzene moiety - Ether - Organooxygen compound - Aldehyde - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Organic oxygen compound - Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as methoxyphenols. These are compounds containing a methoxy group attached to the benzene ring of a phenol moiety.
External Descriptors a small molecule
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





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Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySoluble in water, diethyl ether, acetone, methanol, benzene, petroleum ether, chloroform, carbon disulfide, glacial acetic acid, pyridine and in aqueous solutions of alkali hydroxides.
SensitivityLight,Air,Moisture Sensitive
Flash Point(°F)307°F
Flash Point(°C)153°C
Boil Point(°C)170 °C/15 mmHg
Melt Point(°C)81-83°C
Molecular Weight152.150 g/mol
XLogP31.200
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count2
Exact Mass152.047 Da
Monoisotopic Mass152.047 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area46.500 Ų
Heavy Atom Count11
Formal Charge0
Complexity135.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Documents & Articles
Origins and Structure of Vanillin (Vanillic Aldehyde):Recommended Precursors and Reference Materials
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