Vanillyl Alcohol CAS 498-00-0
Vanillyl Alcohol (CAS 498-00-0) is an aromatic alcohol derivative, a white crystalline powder with a mild vanilla note. It dissolves in hot water and alcohol, keeps well sealed. In flavor work it adds warm vanilla character as FEMA 3737. It also serves fine chemical synthesis, oxidizing to vanillin or vanillic acid and acting as a precursor toward vanillylamine and capsaicin routes. UATChem supplies industrial, food and cosmetic grades in kraft bags and fiber drums, with COA, TDS and SDS on request.
- CAS: 498-00-0
- FEMA: 3737
- Type: Aromatic benzyl alcohol derivative
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Main Use: Flavor, fragrance, pharmaceutical synthesis
- Available Grades: Industrial / food / cosmetic
- Packaging: 25 kg kraft paper bag
- Bulk Pack: Fiber drum
- Documents: COA, TDS and SDS on request
- Storage: Sealed, dry, away from light
- Samples: Available on request
What Vanillyl Alcohol Is
Vanillyl Alcohol, or 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol, is the aromatic alcohol with formula C8H10O3. It carries phenolic, methoxy and alcohol groups on one benzene ring and appears as white crystals with a soft vanilla odor. It is sparingly soluble in cold water and soluble in hot water and alcohol. Oxidation gives vanillin or vanillic acid, and it converts toward vanillylamine. UATChem supplies the powder, with assay on the COA and TDS.
Flavor, Fragrance and Pharmaceutical Uses
- Flavor and fragrance. It adds warm vanilla character to flavors and fragrances, listed as FEMA 3737.
- Pharmaceutical and fine chemical. It serves as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis.
- Vanillin and capsaicin routes. Oxidation gives vanillin or vanillic acid, and conversion toward vanillylamine supports capsaicin synthesis.
- Cosmetic and other. It scents cosmetic products, and buyers sourcing related benzyl alcohol intermediates also review p-hydroxybenzyl alcohol.
Typical Specifications
Assay and lot data vary by grade and are reported on the COA and TDS, while handling is covered by the SDS; the table below identifies the material.
| Parameter | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| CAS | 498-00-0 |
| Synonyms | 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol; Vanillic alcohol; NSC 3993 |
| Linear Formula | HOC₆H₃(OCH₃)CH₂OH |
| Molecular Formula | C₈H₁₀O₃ |
| Molecular Weight | 154.16 |
| Melting Point | 113 to 115 °C |
| FEMA | 3737 |
| Solubility | Soluble in hot water and alcohol, sparingly in cold water |
| Grades | Industrial / food / cosmetic |
Packaging, Documents and Ordering
- Orders ship in kraft paper bags or aluminum foil bags, and larger volumes in fiber drums, matching the photos. Keep the solid sealed, dry and away from light.
- Every lot comes with a COA, TDS and SDS covering assay and lot data.
- Samples are available for evaluation. To quote, UATChem needs the grade, quantity, packing and destination port.
FAQ
Q: What is vanillyl alcohol used for?
A: It adds warm vanilla character as FEMA 3737, and serves pharmaceutical synthesis toward vanillin and capsaicin routes.
Q: How is vanillyl alcohol packed?
A: UATChem supplies the powder in kraft bags, aluminum foil bags and fiber drums, kept sealed and dry, with COA, TDS and SDS.
Q: Is vanillyl alcohol related to vanillin?
A: Yes, oxidation gives vanillin or vanillic acid, and vanillyl alcohol converts toward vanillylamine for capsaicin synthesis.
Q: Is vanillyl alcohol a flavor material?
A: It is listed as FEMA 3737 and adds vanilla notes, and every lot ships with a COA, TDS and SDS covering assay and lot data.
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