A phenolic aldehyde, it is the primary component of the extract of the vanilla bean.
FEMA #: 3107
Other Known Names: methyl vanillin, Vanilin[citation needed], vanillic aldehyde
Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
Applications: food additive
Molar Mass: 152.15 g/mol
Appearance: White Crystals
Density: 1.056 g/cm3
Melting Point: 81 - 83°C