Vanillin

C₈H₈O₃

IUPAC: 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde

CAS: 121-33-5

Overview

Vanillin is the primary flavor compound in vanilla and the world's most popular flavoring agent. Over 85% of commercial vanillin is now synthesized from petrochemicals or lignin.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 8 1.0080
Carbon C 8 12.0110
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×8
5.3%
C
Carbon ×8
63.2%
O
Oxygen ×3
31.5%

Uses

  • • Food flavoring
  • • Fragrance
  • • Pharmaceutical excipient
  • • Chemical intermediate

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Only about 1% of the world's vanillin comes from actual vanilla beans

Structure

SMILES

COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C=O)O

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
152.15 g/mol
Density
1.0560 g/cm³
Melting Point
81.5 °C
Boiling Point
285.0 °C
Solubility
10 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
152.0473
XLogP
1.2
TPSA
46.5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
11
Complexity
135.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vanillin?
Vanillin (C₈H₈O₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde.
What is the molecular weight of Vanillin?
Vanillin has a molar mass of 152.15 g/mol.
What state is Vanillin at room temperature?
Vanillin is a solid at room temperature.
Is Vanillin organic or inorganic?
Vanillin is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Vanillin?
Vanillin (C₈H₈O₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).