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.
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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
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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.