Vanillin acetate

Chemical properties

Beige crystalline powder

Chemical properties

Colorless needle-like or plate-like crystals. M.P. 77° c.  Vanillin acetate has a mild, balsamic, floral odor with a nonvanillin flavor. Poorly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils,

Occurrence

Reported found in shoyu (fermented soya hydrolysate).

The Uses of Vanillin acetate

Vanillin Acetate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is moderately stable, white to yellow crystals of vanilla odor. it should be stored in glass or polyethylene-lined containers. it is used in flavors for vanilla note, with application in beverages, ice cream, candy, and baked goods at 11–28 ppm.

The Uses of Vanillin acetate

Vanillin acetate has been used in preparation of:

• 2-nitrohomovanillic acid
• 2-nitrovanildin acetate
• 2-nitro-3,4-duimethoxybenzaldehyde

What are the applications of Application

Vanillin acetate is used in preparation of 2-nitrohomovanillic acid, 2-nitrovanildin acetate, and 2-nitro-3,4-duimethoxybenzaldehyde.

Definition

ChEBI: An acetate ester obtained by the formal condensation of phenolic group of vanillin with acetic acid.

Preparation

By acetylation of vanillin or by oxidation of isoeugenyl acetate with chromic acid in the presence of sulfanilic acid; also by electrolytic reduction of vanillin, followed by acetylation of vanillyl alcohol.

What are the applications of Application

Vanillin acetate is used in spice flavor blends and in Vanilla flavor compositions as a modifier for Vanillin and related derivatives. lt tends to reduce the overall power of the flavor, but also improve the total picture in "freshening-up" the heavy aroma of Vanillin, Ethylvanillin, etc.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 40 ppm: sweet, vanilla, creamy and powdery with a balsamic nuance.

General Description

Chemoselective reduction of vanillin acetate using sodium borohydride has been reported.

Synthesis

Vanillin acetate is synthesized by Vanillin by electrolytic reduction, followed by Acetylation of the Vanillyl alcohol.

Solubility in organics

Soluble in alcohoi and oils