Vanillic acid

CAS121-34-6

Vanillic acid (CAS 121-34-6, C8H8O4) is supplied by ChemSigma for research and manufacturing, with specification, analytical methods and batch documentation available on request.

Chemical structure of Vanillic acid
C8H8O4 · 168.15 g/mol
CAS No.
121-34-6
Formula
C8H8O4
Mol. weight
168.15 g/mol
Appearance
white odourless crystals or powder

Chemical Specifications

Identifiers

CAS number 121-34-6
Product name Vanillic acid
Chinese name 香草酸
Synonyms PROTOCATECHUIC ACID 3-METHYL ETHER
Chinese synonyms 香草酸; 4-羟基-3-甲氧基苯甲酸; 3-甲氧基-4-羟基苯甲酸; 香荚兰酸; 香草酸(0406已停产); 4-羟基-3-甲氧基苯甲酸(香草酸); 4-羥-3-甲氧苯甲酸; 香草酸,98%
Molecular formula C8H8O4
Molecular weight 168.15 g/mol
EC number 204-466-8

Physical and chemical properties

Appearance white odourless crystals or powder
Melting Point 208-210 ºC ( ℃ )

Applications

<TABLE style="TABLE-LAYOUT: fixed" border=0 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=2 width="100%" bgColor=#d5d5d5> <TBODY> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>mp&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>208-210&nbsp;°C(lit.)<BR></FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>FEMA&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>3988</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>Merck&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>14,9931</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>BRN&nbsp;</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><FONT color=#0066cc>2208364</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>Stability:</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><FONT color=#0066cc>Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.</FONT></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>CAS DataBase Reference</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><A title="121-34-6(CAS DataBase Reference)" href="CAS_121-34-6.htm"><FONT color=#0066cc>121-34-6(CAS DataBase Reference)</FONT></A></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_1> <TD class=td12>NIST Chemistry Reference</TD> <TD bgColor=#fafafa><A title="Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-(121-34-6)" href="http://webbook.nist.gov/cgi/cbook.cgi?ID=121-34-6&amp;Units=SI"><FONT color=#0066cc>Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-(121-34-6)</FONT></A></TD></TR> <TR class=ProdSupplierGN_ProductA_2> <TD bgColor=#ffffff>EPA Substance Registry System</TD> <TD bgColor=#ffffff><A title="Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-(121-34-6)" href="http://iaspub.epa.gov/sor_internet/registry/substreg/searchandretrieve/advancedsearch/search.do?search=?search=&amp;searchCriteria(advancedCriteria)=casNumber=121-34-6"><FONT color=#0066cc>Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-(121-34-6)</FONT></A></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Packaging, Storage & Transport

Available pack sizes 5kg, 1kg, 500g, 100g, 50g, 10g

Read the current safety data sheet before handling. Packaging can be adapted to the order quantity and destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Vanillic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Vanillic acid is 121-34-6. Vanillic acid is also known as PROTOCATECHUIC ACID 3-METHYL ETHER.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Vanillic acid?

The molecular formula of Vanillic acid is C8H8O4, and its molecular weight is 168.15 g/mol.

What is Vanillic acid used for?

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