VANILLIC ACID

• Catalog No.: V097350
• CAS Number: 121-34-6
• M. F.: C8H8O4
• M. W.: 168.14672
• Storage: Refrigerator

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid
• IUPAC Traditional name: vanillic acid
• Synonyms: 2-Methoxy-4-carboxyphenol; VA; m-Methoxy-p-hydroxy-benzoic Acid; NSC 674322; 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxybenzoic Acid; NSC 3987; 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 121-34-6

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: Pale Beige Solid
• Melting Point: 209-211°C
• Solubility: DMSO
• Solubility: Methanol
• Storage Condition: Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)

Vanillin, a compound widely used in foods, beverages, cosmetics and drugs, has been reported to exhibit multifunctional effects such as antimutagenic, antiangiogenetic, anti-colitis, anti-sickling, and antianalgesic effects. However, results of studies on

REFERENCES

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• Santos, J., et al.: Mutat. Res., 444, 355 (1986)