Overview
The primary aromatic compound of vanilla beans, responsible for the characteristic flavor and fragrance of vanilla.
- IUPAC Name
- 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde
- CAS Number
- 121-33-5
- PubChem CID
- 1183
- Molecular Formula
- C8H8O3
- Molar Mass
- 152.148 g/mol
- State at STP
- solid
- Appearance
- White to cream crystalline needles with vanilla aroma
Safety Information
GHS Hazard Codes
H302
GHS Pictograms
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