Vanillin Propylene Glycol Acetal
CAS: 68527-74-2
Category: Food Ingredients
| Purity | Food Grade ≥99.0%, Flavor Grade ≥99.0%, Cosmetic Grade ≥98.0% |
| Molecular Formula | C10H12O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 196.20 |
| Appearance | White to pale yellow crystalline powder or crystals with a characteristic vanilla aroma |
| Packaging | 25 kg fiber drums with polyethylene inner liner, 25 kg aluminum foil bags, 500 kg or 1000 kg bulk bags, or customized packaging according to customer requirements |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — FTIR spectroscopy and GC retention time comparison; Assay/Purity — Gas chromatography (GC-FID); Melting point — Capillary method; Specific gravity — Density measurement; Refractive index — Abbe refractometer; Water content — Karl Fischer titration (GB/T 6283); Residual solvents — GC-MS analysis; Heavy metals — ICP-MS analysis; Aroma profile — Gas chromatography-olfactometry (GC-O). |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent contamination and loss of aroma. Avoid storage near strong oxidizing agents and alkaline materials. Recommended storage temperature is below 25°C. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Vanillin propylene glycol acetal is a flavoring compound derived from vanillin and propylene glycol. It is widely used as a vanilla flavor ingredient in food, beverages, dairy products, confectionery, bakery products, and fragrances. It provides a stable vanilla aroma and is also used in cosmetic formulations and flavor compositions due to its improved stability compared with free vanillin.