Ethyl vanillin
Agent Name
Ethyl vanillin
CAS Number
121-32-4
Formula
C9-H10-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Ethoxy-4-formylphenol; 3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 3-Ethoxyprotocatechualdehyde; 4-Hydroxy-3-ethoxybenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-ethoxy-4-hydroxy-; Bourbonal; Ethavan; Ethovan; Ethyl protal; Ethylprotal; Ethylprotocatechualdehyde-3-ethyl ether; Ethylprotocatechuic aldehyde; Ethylvanillin; Protocatechuic aldehyde ethyl ether; Quantrovanil; Vanilal; Vanillal; Vanillin, ethyl-; Vanirom; Vanirome; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Benzaldehydes
Description
Colorless, white, or slightly yellow solid with an intense vanilla odor; [HSDB] White crystalline powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in perfumes, flavors, and organic synthesis; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin irritant; [HSDB] Causes liver injury in high-dose feeding studies of rats; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [CAMEO] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Vanillin."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.04E-05 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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