Vanillin

Introduction of Vanillin:
1. Vanillin, also named methyl vanillin, is an organic compound usually used as natural flavoring to generate a special aroma for food.
2. Vanillin is the primary component of the extract of the vanilla bean.
3. As an important material in food industry, vanillin is widely used in candy, drinks and ice cream.
4. It has a depressant function and can preserve the freshness of food.
5. It also can be used as a chemical intermediate in the production of medicine and other fine chemicals.

Specifications of Vanillin:

Name	Vanillin
CAS No.	121-33-5
Chemical Formula	C8H8O3
Specification	FCC IV
Packing	In 25kg/50kg fiber drums
Functional use	Flavoring agent
Items	Specifications
Appearance	White to slightly yellowish crystals, usually needles-like
Odor	Odor and taste of vanilla
Solubility	1 gram completely soluble in 2 ml 95% ethanol, makes a transparent solution
Melting point	81- 83 ℃
Assay(by GC)	97.0 - 101.0%
Loss on drying	0.5% max
Heavy metals(as Pb)	0.001% max
Arsenic(As)	0.0003% max