Vanillin
CAS number: 121-33-5
Synonyms: 4-Hydroxy-m-anisaldehyde; 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde; Methylprotocatechualdehyde; Vanillaldehyde; Vanillic aldehyde
Chemical class: Aldehydes, Acetals
Industry claims found in: asparagus, barley, beer, brandy, blackberry, blueberry, coffee, cranberry
Industry claims used in: confection frosting, baked goods, 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: LD50 (oral, rat) 1580 mg/kg; moderately toxic by ingestion, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, intravenous routes; experimental reproductive effects; human mutagenic data; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes