Overview
Ethyl vanillin (CAS 121-32-4 ), also known by FEMA 2464 , is a synthetic flavoring aldehyde approximately three times more potent than natural vanillin. It delivers a rich, creamy vanilla character at lower use rates.
This potency makes it a cost-efficient choice for flavor and fragrance formulation across food, beverage, and personal care markets. In food and beverage manufacturing, it is used to flavor chocolate and confectionery.
It is also ideal for baked goods, dairy products, and beverages where consistent vanilla intensity is required regardless of natural supply variability. Fragrance houses incorporate it into fine fragrances and body care.
It serves as a fixative base note that extends longevity in finished formulations for home scent products. In printing inks and coatings, it functions as a UV stabilizer and antioxidant additive for protection.
This helps protect colorants and substrates from photodegradation during processing and end use. Personal care formulators also use it as a masking and scent-boosting agent in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
The product is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder. Standard commercial grades include food-grade material meeting FCC and FEMA specifications for high-quality manufacturing needs.
Pharmaceutical-grade material is also available to USP or BP standards where purity requirements are more stringent. Packaging typically ranges from kilogram quantities up to bulk drum supply.
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Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 77.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 285 °C |
| Density | 1.1097 (rough estimate) |
| Flash Point | 127°C |
| Appearance | WHITE TO OFF-WHITE FINE CRYSTALLINE POWDER |
| Color | White to off-white |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet creamy vanilla caramel |
| Form | Fine Crystalline Powder |
| Water Solubility | slightly soluble |
| Vapor Pressure | <0.01 mm Hg ( 25 °C) |
| Refractive Index | 1.4500 (estimate) |
| Log P | 1.58 at 25℃ |
Safety & Handling
Warning GHS07 Hazard Statements H302 Harmful if swallowed H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation H402 Harmful to aquatic life H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Precautionary Statements P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P319 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. P264+P265 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P301+P317 Get emergency medical help. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P332+P317 Get emergency medical help. P337+P317 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Get emergency medical help. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29124200 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
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Chemical Properties
- CAS Number
- 121-32-4
- EC Number
- 204-464-7
- Mol. Weight
- 166.17
- HS Code
- 29124200
- Category
- UV Absorbers & Stabilizers