Ethyl Vanillin CAS 121-32-4

Physicochemical Properties

For your Quality Assurance team and R&D developers, consistent specifications are key. Here is the technical profile of our Ethyl Vanillin:

Key Application Fields

Ethyl Vanillin is versatile, but it shines best in environments where a strong, lasting aroma is required.

1. Food & Confectionery This is the primary market. It is widely used in chocolate manufacturing because it withstands high processing temperatures better than many natural extracts. It creates the “base note” in ice creams, cookies, and sweet breads.

• Tip: Because it is more soluble in fats than water, it is perfect for high-fat content foods like creams and butter frostings.

2. Fine Fragrances and Cosmetics In the perfume industry, Ethyl Vanillin provides a warm, powdery, balsamic note. It acts as a fixative, helping the scent last longer on the skin. You will also find it in soaps and shampoos where a comforting, sweet scent is desired.

3. Pharmaceutical Masking Medicines often taste bitter. Ethyl Vanillin is excellent at masking unpleasant tastes in syrups and chewable tablets due to its intense sweetness and lingering aftertaste.

4. Electroplating A lesser-known use: it is sometimes used as a brightening agent in the electroplating industry to ensure smooth, shiny metal surfaces.

Safety and Precautionary Measures

Although Ethyl Vanillin is a GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) food additive, handling the raw concentrated powder requires standard industrial safety protocols.

• Dust Control: Like many fine powders, it can form combustible dust concentrations in the air. Ensure your facility has proper ventilation and dust extraction systems.
• Eye & Skin Protection: Direct contact with the pure crystal can cause mild irritation. Workers should wear safety goggles, gloves, and long sleeves during weighing and mixing.
• Inhalation: Avoid breathing in the dust. A standard dust mask (N95 type) is recommended during handling to prevent respiratory tract irritation.

Storage Conditions:

Storage is critical for Ethyl Vanillin. If handled incorrectly, the product can degrade or discolor.

1. Avoid Iron Contact: This is the most important rule. Ethyl Vanillin reacts with iron to turn a pinkish-red color. Ensure all scoops, drums, and processing equipment are made of stainless steel or plastic.
2. Light and Air: The product is sensitive to oxidation. Store in tight, light-resistant containers (usually fiber drums with sealed PE liners).
3. Temperature: Keep in a cool, dry place (below 25°C). High heat can cause the crystals to clump or fuse, making them difficult to dissolve later.