Vanillic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Name: Vanillic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
SKU: ALFA12074.22

CAS: 121-34-6 | C8H8O4 | 168.15 g/mol

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS25322-68-3

IUPAC Nameethane-1,2-diol

Molecular FormulaC2H6O2

InChI KeyLYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILESOCCO

Specifications

Specification Sheet

Appearance (Color)Clear colorless

Identification (FTIR)Conforms

pH4.5-7.0 (10%, demin water)

FormViscous liquid

Hydroxyl Value267- 295 mg KOH/g

Vanillic acid is used as a flavoring agent in food. It acts as an intermediate in the production of vanillin from ferulic acid. Further, it is used in wine and vinegar.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Vanillic acid is used as a flavoring agent in food. It acts as an intermediate in the production of vanillin from ferulic acid. Further, it is used in wine and vinegar.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol and ether.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

Grieman, M. M.; Greaves, J.; Saltzman, E. S. A method for analysis of vanillic acid in polar ice cores. Clim. Past 2015, 11 (2), 227-232.
Prince, P. S. M.; Dhanasekar, K.; Rajakumar, S. Vanillic acid prevents altered ion pumps, ions, inhibits Fas-receptor and caspase mediated apoptosis-signaling pathway and cardiomyocyte death in myocardial infarcted rats. Chem. Biol. Interact. 2015, 232, 68-76.