Vanillin

C₈H₈O₃

IUPAC: 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde

CAS: 121-33-5

Aperçu

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

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 8 1,0080
Carbon C 8 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Composition élémentaire

C
63,2%
O
31,5%

Usages

  • Food flavoring
  • Fragrance
  • Pharmaceutical excipient
  • Chemical intermediate

Le saviez-vous

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
solid
Masse molaire
152,15 g/mol
Densité
1,0560 g/cm³
Point de fusion
81,5 °C
Point d'ébullition
285,0 °C
Solubilité
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

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).