Vanillyl alcohol
Agent Name
Vanillyl alcohol
CAS Number
498-00-0
Formula
C8-H10-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzenemethanol; 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol; 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylmethanol; Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-; Vanillic alcohol; Vanillin alcohol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Off-white powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Vanillin."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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