Ethyl vanillin
CAS number: 121-32-4
Synonyms: 3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde; Bourbonal; Ethovan; Vanillal
Chemical class: Aldehydes, Acetals
Industry claims found in: vanilla beans
Industry claims used in: alcoholic beverages, imitation vanilla extract, breakfast cereals, frosting, topping, baked goods, puddings and candy
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: Mod. toxic by ingestion, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, and IV routes; human skin irritant; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes