Vanilla

Details

Chemical Name: Vanillin

CAS No.: 121-33-5

Molecular Formula: C8H8O3

Molecular Weight: 152.15

Appearance: White to slightly yellow crystals, usually needelike

Properties

Item	Specifications
Characteristics	White to slightly yellow crystals, usually needelike
Odour	Characteristics of vanillia
Solubility	1g of vanillin soluble in 100ml water, 3ml 70% or 2ml 95% ethanol at 25℃,in 20ml glycerol, in 20ml water at 80℃soluble in chloroform ,ether
Melting point	81.0-83.0℃
Purity (by GC)	≥99.50%
Loss on drying	≤0.5%
Arsenic (as )	≤0.0003%
Heavy metal (based on pb)	≤0.001%
Residue on ignition	≤0.05%

 

Usage

Used as food flavor, daily flavor and intermediates.

Packaging and Shipping

Packing: 25kg/drum

Storage

It should be sealed and shaded to be stored in a dry, cool, well ventilated place.

Shelf life

12 month with package