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Organic Chemicals

Vanillin AR

RA002696 CAS 121-33-5 AR

Identity

Product code
RA002696
CAS number
121-33-5
Grade
AR
Purity
99.9%
Molecular formula
C8H8O3
Molecular weight
152.15

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Vapour density 5.2 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.056 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] 11 g/L g/L
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 1.4 —
Colour White to light yellow —
Odour Aromatic vanilla odour —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 81 - 83 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 400 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 147 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 170 °C °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 1 mmHg mmHg

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance A white or slightly yellow powder or crystalline needles; odour, characteristic of vanilla — —
Purity Min 99.9 % % GC
Melting point 81 - 83 °C °C —
Alcohol insoluble matter Max 0.01 % % —
Sulphated ash Max 0.01 % % —

2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 g RA002696-PK-25G
100 g RA002696-PK-100G