Ethyl Vanillin
Synthétique
Balsamic Ambery > Vanillic
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Other names :
3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde ; Bourbonal ; Ethavan ; Ethovan ; 3-ethoxy protocatechualdehyde ; 2-ethoxy-4-formyl phenol ; 3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde ; 3-ethoxy-4-oxidanylbenzaldehyde ; Ethyl protal ; Ethyl protocatechualdehyde-3-ethyl ether ; Ethyl protocatechuic aldehyde ; Ethylprotal ; Ethylprotocatechuic aldehyde ; Ethylvanillin ; 4-hydroxy-3-ethoxybenzaldehyde ; Quantrovanil ; Rhodiarome ; Rhodiascent ; Vanirome
Volatility :
Base
Uses in perfumery :
Ethyl Vanillin is used in vanillic and fruity notes, often in association with Vanillin, in smaller proportions, as it is a more powerful product.
Natural availability :
Ethyl Vanillin is not available in its natural state.
Year of discovery :
1894
Other comments :
Ethyl Vanillin has a more artificial and foody aspect than Vanillin. It is however very used in perfumery.
Price Range :
€€
Stability :
Becomes red under the effect of light. This raw material is not convenient in every functional base : can't be used in a candle or shower gel base.
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- Molecular formula :
- C9H10O3
- Molecular Weight :
- 166,17 g/mol
- Density :
- 1,186
- Flash Point :
- 145°C
- Fusion Point :
- 76°C
- Appearance :
- White solid
- Log P :
- Donnée indisponible,
- Boiling Point :
- 295°C
- Detection Threshold :
- 0,1 ppm (0,00001%)
Synthesis route :
Ethyl Vanillin synthesis can follow a similar pathway to Vanillin synthesis, starting from Guaethol rather than Guaiacol. A first step consists in reacting Guaethol with glyoxylic acid, at room temperature, in a basic medium and with a slight excess of Guaethol. A catalytic air oxidation of the intermediate product, followed by a decarboxylation in an acidic medium, releasing CO2, allows to obtain Ethyl Vanillin.
Synthesis precursor :
Ethyl Vanillin may undergo acetalization reactions in the presence of various alcohols or diols. It can also undergo esterification reactions in the presence of carboxylic acids.
Isomerism :
Ethyl Vanillin does not have any isomer used in perfumery.
- EINECS number :
- 204-464-7
- FEMA number :
- 2464
- JECFA number :
- 893
- FLAVIS number :
- 05.019
- Allergens :
- This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is not restricted
To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
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