Methyl vanillate #CAS3943-74-6
Methyl vanillate #CAS3943-74-6
Methyl vanillic acid, also known as vanillic acid methyl ester, is an important organic compound belonging to the ester class. Its molecular formula is C9H10O4, and its molecular weight is 182.1733. At room temperature, methyl vanillic acid typically appears as a pale yellow to beige powder or granules, possessing a pleasant roasted aroma and a sweet coffee scent. This aroma characteristic makes methyl vanillic acid a promising candidate for applications in various fields such as food, cosmetics, and daily chemical products.
Application of Methyl vanillate
Methyl Vanillate maintains antimicrobial properties due to the phenylpropanoid moiety in the structure.Methyl vanillate is used to investigate the volatile compounds of heather honeys from Calluna vulgaris and Erica arborea.
Methyl vanillic acid is a commonly used flavoring agent in the food industry. It not only adds an appealing aroma to food but also acts as a fixative, making the aroma more lasting and stable. Its application is particularly widespread in baked goods, candies, beverages, and desserts such as ice cream. Furthermore, it is used in some seasonings, such as vanilla extract and vanilla powder, to add unique flavors to dishes.
Methyl vanillic acid also plays an important role in the cosmetics and daily chemical products industry. It can be used as an additive in perfumes, skin and hair care products, cosmetics, hair care products, air fresheners, antiperspirants, and home deodorizers, giving these products a pleasant fragrance and long-lasting scent. At the same time, methyl vanillic acid also has certain antibacterial and preservative properties, helping to maintain the hygienic quality of products.
| Methyl vanillate Chemical Properties |
| Melting point | 64-67 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 285-287 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.2481 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.4500 (estimate) |
| Fp | 285-287°C |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Soluble in chloroform and methanol. |
| form | Powder and Granules |
| pka | 8.36±0.18(Predicted) |
| color | Pale yellow to beige |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. warm spicy vanilla guaiacol phenolic carnation |
| Odor Type | vanilla |
| biological source | synthetic |
| BRN | 1369113 |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | PERFUMING |
| InChI | 1S/C9H10O4/c1-12-8-5-6(9(11)13-2)3-4-7(8)10/h3-5,10H,1-2H3 |
| InChIKey | BVWTXUYLKBHMOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | COC(=O)c1ccc(O)c(OC)c1 |
| LogP | 2.231 (est) |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 3943-74-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-, methyl ester(3943-74-6) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-, methyl ester (3943-74-6) |
| Safety Information |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36-24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | DH2430000 |
| TSCA | TSCA listed |
| HS Code | 29189900 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| Hazard Classifications | Eye Irrit. 2 Skin Irrit. 2 STOT SE 3 |
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