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Vanillic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Vanillic acid is used as a flavoring agent in food. It acts as an intermediate in the production of vanillin from ferulic acid. Further, it is used in wine and vinegar.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Vanillic acid is used as a flavoring agent in food. It acts as an intermediate in the production of vanillin from ferulic acid. Further, it is used in wine and vinegar.
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol and ether.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 210°C to 218°C |
Assay Percent Range | 99% |
Beilstein | 2208364 |
Merck Index | 14,9931 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,alcohol and ether. |
Formula Weight | 168.15 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Quantity | 25 g |
Chemical Name or Material | Vanillic Acid |
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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S12K030 | Certificate of Analysis | 19/06/2024 | A12074.22,A12074.14,A12074.36 |
R02I030 | Certificate of Analysis | 20/02/2024 | A12074.22,A12074.14,A12074.36 |
Y09J015 | Certificate of Analysis | 05/12/2023 | A12074.22,A12074.14,A12074.36 |
M09J001 | Certificate of Analysis | 13/01/2023 | A12074.22,A12074.14,A12074.36 |
Y08I019 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2022 | A12074.22,A12074.14,A12074.36 |
Safety and Handling

- Vanillic acid
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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