Description / Application
Vanillin is a member of the class of benzaldehydes carrying methoxy and hydroxy substituents at positions 3 and 4 respectively. It has a role as an antioxidant, a flavouring agent, an anticonvulsant, an anti-inflammatory agent and a plant metabolite. It is a member of benzaldehydes, a monomethoxybenzene and a member of phenols.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde |
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| Molecular Formula | C8H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 152.15 |
| MFCD | MFCD00006942 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H319;H412 |
| Precautionary Statements | P264;P273;P280;P305+P351+P338;P337+P313;P501 |