W312401

Vanillylacetone

≥96%, FG

• Synonym(s): Zingerone
• Linear Formula: 4-(HO)C₆H₃-3-(OCH₃)CH₂CH₂COCH₃
• CAS Number: 122-48-5
• Molecular Weight: 194.23
• FEMA Number: 3124
• EC Number: 204-548-3
• Council of Europe no.: 139
• MDL number: MFCD00048232
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901474
• Flavis number: 7.005
• NACRES: NA.21
• Grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal
• Biological source: synthetic
• Food allergen: no known allergens

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 300
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 184.1099
• Assay: ≥96%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.541 (lit.)
• bp: 141 °C/0.5 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: 40-41 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.14 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

Description

General description

Vanillylacetone is one of the key aroma constituents of ginger. It is a pharmacologically active compound that may contribute to the anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-cancerous, radioprotective and anti-microbial properties of ginger.

Application

Vanillylacetone can be used as a food additive in food industries because of its sweet and spicy flavor.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 20 ppm in 5%

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Cranberry and ginger.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 235.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 113 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves