Products Description
Vanillin (C₈H₈O₃) is popular vanilla flavoring compound, offering a cost-effective and consistent alternative to natural vanilla extract. Our premium food-grade vanillin is synthesized through advanced biotechnological processes to deliver exceptional purity, stability, and flavor profile identical to natural vanilla.
Chemical Name: 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde
CAS Number: 121-33-5
E Number: E 675 (EU food additive code)
Molecular Weight: 152.15 g/mol
Appearance: White to slightly yellow crystalline powder
Odor: Characteristic sweet, creamy vanilla aroma
Specifications of Vanillin Powder Food Additive
Item | Specification |
Appearance | White to slight yellow crystals |
Odor& taste | Similar to vanilla |
IdentificationA (Infared spectra) | Conform |
IdentificationB | Conform |
Reaction with sulphuric acid | Conform |
Assay (on the dried basis), % | ≥99.90 |
Melting Range, ℃ | 81-83 |
Loss on Drying, % | ≤0.5 |
Residue on ignition, % | ≤0.05 |
Related substance, % | ≤0.5 |
Appearance of Solution | The solution is clear and not more intensely coloured than reference solution B6. |
Heavy Metals(Pb), % | ≤0.001 |
Arsenic, % | ≤0.0003 |
Solubility, % | Soluble in alcohol,chloroform,ether;1g dissolves in 100ML water at 25℃,in 20ML glycerin, and in 20 ML water at 80℃. |
Industry Applications
Food & Beverage Industry
Recommended Usage Levels:
Bakery Products: 50-200 mg/kg
Ice Cream & Dairy: 30-100 mg/kg
Chocolate & Confectionery: 100-500 mg/kg
Beverages: 20-80 mg/L
Processed Foods: 20-100 mg/kg
Product Benefits:
Enhances sweetness perception
Masks undesirable flavors
Provides consistent vanilla flavor profile
Heat stable up to 250°C
Compatible with other flavors and ingredients
Pharmaceutical Applications
Flavor masking for bitter APIs
Intermediate in drug synthesis (L-DOPA, papaverine)
Excipient in tablet formulations
Aroma enhancer in syrups and suspensions
Cosmetics & Personal Care applications Include:
Fragrance formulations
Skincare products (creams, lotions)
Hair care products
Oral care (toothpaste, mouthwash)
Aromatherapy products
Storage Conditions
Temperature: Store at 2-8°C for long-term storage
Shelf Life: 24 months from manufacturing date
Safety & Regulatory Information
FDA: Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for food use
EFSA: Approved food additive (E 675)
JECFA: ADI not specified
China GB: Approved food additive
Japan: Listed as food additive
Australia/NZ: Approved food additive