Vanillin

Vanillin (C8H8O3) is the organic compound that found in the vanilla bean. Chemical names of

Vanillin are 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, Vanillaldehyde, Vanillic aldehyde.[2]

Purpose

Vanillin used to be applied into the food or beverage and pharmaceuticals. As a

flavoring compound, it is played very important role in food industries.[1]

Chemical Properties[2]

Hydrogen Bond Donor Count 1

Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count 3

Heavy Atom Count 11

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count 1

Physical Properties[2]

Odor Sweet smell

Taste Vanilla taste

Boiling Point 285C

Melting Point 81-83C

References

[1] Pramod Kumar U., J. K. (2016). Influence of vanillin on the corrosion behavior of Ni-W
alloy electrodeposits and its properties. Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 1-9.

[2] Vanillin. (n.d.). Retrieved from PubChem:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/vanillin#section=Top