Ethyl vanillin
Synonyms
3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde;
Benzaldehyde, 3-ethoxy-4-hydroxy-;
FEMA No. 2464;
Category
Non-ionic surfactant
> Aldehyde
Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 121-32-4
EINECS: 204-464-7
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C9H10O3
Molecular Weight: 166.17
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), solid.
Odor vanilla odor.
Solubility slightly soluble in water.
Physical - chemical properties
|
Water solubility, g/L |
2.822 (25°C)[1] |
Stability stable. Easily oxidized.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
dog intravenous LDLo |
760mg/kg[2] |
|
guinea pig intraperitoneal LD50 |
1140mg/kg[2] |
|
mouse intraperitoneal LD50 |
750mg/kg[2] |
|
rabbit skin LD50 |
> 7940mg/kg[2] |
|
rabbit oral LDLo |
3000mg/kg[2] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
1590mg/kg[2] |
|
rat subcutaneous LDLo |
1800mg/kg[2] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent anti-oxidizing, masking, dispersing abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), GB 1886.283 Food safety national standard -- Food additive -- Ethyl vanillin
(1b), QB/T 1791 Ethyl vanillin
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as perfume.
Use as antioxidant.
2, Personal care products
Masking agent, soothing agent in personal care products.
3, Food
Use as food additive (perfume).
Manufacturers
References
[1]: HSDB. 121-32-4, Ethyl vanillin
[2]: ChemIDplus. 121-32-4, Ethyl vanillin
Update: 20190825(1);