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Vanillic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12074.36
500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Vanillic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A12074.36
500 g, Each
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Catalog number: A12074.36
also known as A12074-36
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
121-34-6
IUPAC Name
4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H8O4
InChI Key
WKOLLVMJNQIZCI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COC1=CC(=CC=C1O)C(O)=O
Assay (Silylated GC)
≥97.5% (non-U.S. sourced material)
Appearance (Color)
White to cream to yellow to pale brown
Form
Powder
Comment
Material Sourced in the U.S. and in other countries
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥97.5 to ≤102.5% (non-U.S. sourced material)

Description

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.
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