High–Purity Vanillin for Food, Beverage & Fragrance Formulations

Trusted Aroma Ingredient with Sweet Vanilla Note, Global Regulatory Support, and Steady TUODA Supply.

Vanillin CAS 121-33-5 powder
Ultra-High Purity Grade

Vanillin

High-Performance Flavor Ingredient for Bakery, Beverages & Personal Care Products

Parameter
Specification

Chemical Name

Vanillin

CAS Number

121–33–5

Molecular Formula

C₈H₈O₃

Molecular Weight

152.15 g/mol

Purity

≥99.0%

Appearance

White to slightly off-white crystalline powder

TUODA Chemical

Trusted Vanillin Supplier & Manufacturer

PREMIUM AROMA INGREDIENT

FOOD, COSMETIC & PHARMACEUTICAL GRADE

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING & DOCUMENTATION SUPPORT

High-Purity Vanillin

The Proven Flavor Standard For Food, Beverage & Fragrance Formulations

TUODA’s Vanillin is widely trusted by global food and fragrance companies for its clean, sweet vanilla profile and excellent formulation compatibility. With a purity of ≥99.0% and high thermal stability, it supports a wide range of flavor systems—from bakery and dairy to personal care and oral hygiene products.

Vanillin (CAS: 121–33–5) is a key flavor compound known for its soft, creamy vanilla aroma. Derived synthetically or bio-based, it is 2–3 times stronger than natural vanilla and is used in confectionery, dairy, bakery, beverages, and cosmetics.

TUODA guarantees strict batch control and full regulatory support (FCC, GB29938, JECFA), backed by comprehensive technical documents including COA, MSDS, and TDS.

Product Specifications

Industry-Standard Quality Parameters for Vanillin (CAS 121-33-5)

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula: C₈H₈O₃
Molecular Weight: 152.15 g/mol
Purity: ≥99.0%
Appearance: White to slightly yellow crystalline powder
Density: 1.06 g/cm³ at 25°C

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 285°C
Melting Point: 81–83°C
Flash Point: 147°C (Closed Cup)
Refractive Index:  1.544
Solubility: Soluble in ethanol and ether; slightly soluble in water

Packaging & Storage

Available Sizes: 100g, 1kg, 5kg, 25kg fiber drums
Container Type: Vacuum-sealed aluminum foil bags or fiber drums with PE liners
Storage Temp: Store in a dry, cool place (recommended: 10–25°C)
Shelf Life: 24 months under sealed conditions
Handling: Avoid heat, light, and contact with strong oxidizers

All specifications are supported by COA, MSDS, and TDS. Additional regulatory compliance documents are available upon request.

Core Advantages

Why TUODA’s Vanillin Sets the Industry Standard

Rich Flavor Performance

Premium-grade Vanillin delivers a sweet, creamy vanilla flavor widely used in food and fragrance products.

Stable & Reliable Quality

Ensures consistent performance across storage and production environments.

Versatile Applications

Compatible with diverse formulation needs across industries.

Technical & Documentation Support

From formulation advice to full regulatory backup, TUODA supports your product success.

Experience how TUODA’s food-grade Vanillin can elevate your formulations through purity, consistency, and flavor excellence.

Application Areas

TUODA’s Vanillin (CAS: 121-33-5) in Modern Flavor, Fragrance & Functional Formulations

Food & Beverage Flavoring

Enhances sweetness and vanilla flavor in baked goods, candy, and beverages.

Fragrance & Cosmetics

Delivers warm, creamy notes in perfumes, lotions, and personal care products.

Pharmaceutical Applications

Acts as a masking agent to improve the palatability of oral drugs and supplements.

Confectionery Products

Used in chocolates, gums, and syrups for enhanced flavor intensity and retention.

Oral Care Formulations

Helps reduce bitterness and improve aroma in toothpaste and mouthwash.

Flavor Testing & Sensory R&D

Supports aroma profiling and formulation optimization in R&D environments.

Food & Beverage Flavoring

Assorted healthy ingredients including citrus, honey, almonds and yogurt

Vanillin is one of the most widely used flavoring agents in the food and beverage industry. Known for its soft, creamy vanilla aroma, it enhances overall sweetness and flavor complexity in a wide range of products.From baked goods and confections to dairy and ready-to-drink beverages, Vanillin helps create familiar, appealing profiles that drive consumer acceptance.

Key Benefits In Food & Beverage Applications:

  • Adds warm, sweet vanilla aroma at low dosage
  • Enhances flavor balance and perceived sweetness
  • Compatible with baking, dairy, and beverage systems
  • Stable under typical food processing conditions

TUODA supplies food-grade Vanillin with ≥99% purity, consistent flavor strength, and full documentation (FCC/GB29938/COA/MSDS) to support your product compliance needs.

Case Study: Cookie Line Flavor Optimization

A bakery brand used TUODA’s Vanillin to improve the aroma of its butter cookies. The reformulated version scored 29% higher in blind taste tests and reduced the need for natural vanilla extract by 50%, optimizing cost without sacrificing flavor.

Fragrance & Cosmetics

Natural skincare ingredients including lemon, cream, and essential oils

Vanillin is a classic aroma ingredient widely used in fragrance and cosmetic products for its sweet, creamy vanilla note. It blends easily into various formulations, adding softness and warmth to floral, amber, and oriental scent profiles.As a cost-effective base note, Vanillin improves fragrance roundness and longevity in perfumes, body lotions, soaps, and creams.

Key Benefits In Fragrance Applications:

  • Soft vanilla note ideal for mass-market personal care
  • Enhances sweetness and balances sharp top notes
  • Compatible with alcohol, emulsions, and surfactant systems
  • Common in floral, gourmand, and oriental accords

TUODA’s fragrance-grade Vanillin is formulated for reliable performance across personal care formats, with technical support and documentation for compliance with IFRA and GB29938.

Case Study: Hand Cream Vanilla Variant Launch

A skincare brand added TUODA’s Vanillin to its shea butter hand cream to create a warm vanilla scent. The variant outperformed the control by 31% in consumer preference and extended scent retention on skin by 22% over 6 hours.

Pharmaceutical Synthesis

Flavor additives and sweeteners with vanilla and tablets on a white background

Vanillin is commonly used as a flavor-masking agent in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations. Its sweet, creamy profile helps improve the palatability of oral drugs, especially those with metallic or bitter active ingredients.It is widely applied in pediatric syrups, chewable tablets, and functional supplements where taste is a key factor for compliance.

Key Benefits In Pharmaceutical Applications:

  • Masks bitterness from APIs (e.g. zinc, iron, antibiotics)
  • Improves patient acceptance, especially in pediatric dosage forms
  • Stable in syrups, suspensions, and chewables
  • Compliant with major pharmacopeias and food-grade standards

TUODA provides high-purity Vanillin suitable for pharmaceutical use, supported by COA, MSDS, and formulation guidance upon request.

Case Study: Pediatric Syrup Flavor Optimization

A pharmaceutical company used TUODA’s Vanillin to reformulate a children’s cough syrup containing zinc gluconate. The result: 38% improvement in taste ratings from parent panels and increased adherence in a 4-week at-home trial.

Confectionery Products

Baking ingredients including chocolate, butter, lemon and vanilla on white table

Vanillin is a cornerstone flavor in confectionery manufacturing. Its smooth, sweet vanilla aroma enhances the taste and mouthfeel of sugar-based products including chocolates, caramels, chewing gums, and flavored syrups.Its compatibility with heat and sugar matrices makes it suitable for a wide variety of processed and molded confectionery formats.

Key Benefits In Confectionery Applications:

  • Delivers classic vanilla sweetness to candies and gums
  • Stable under high-temperature cooking and molding processes
  • Balances sweetness and reduces artificial aftertastes
  • Suitable for sugar-based and sugar-free formulations

TUODA’s Vanillin is widely used in industrial confectionery plants to optimize flavor performance while maintaining cost efficiency and batch consistency.

Case Study: Milk Chocolate Flavor Enhancement

A confectionery company introduced TUODA’s Vanillin into its milk chocolate recipe to replace part of its natural vanilla extract. The result: smoother flavor, 36% raw material cost reduction, and improved flavor retention during storage and transit.

Oral Care Formulations

Oral care set with toothbrush, toothpaste, lemon and mouthwash tablets

Vanillin is frequently used in oral care products to improve flavor and mask the bitterness of active ingredients such as fluoride, chlorhexidine, or herbal extracts. Its mild sweetness enhances product appeal across toothpaste, mouthwash, and chewable dental formats.It is especially valuable in pediatric oral care formulations where taste acceptance is critical to product compliance.

Key Benefits In Oral Care Applications:

  • Masks unpleasant or bitter active flavors
  • Enhances the overall flavor profile with creamy sweetness
  • Compatible with aqueous and gel-based systems
  • Suitable for both adult and children’s oral care products

TUODA supplies oral-grade Vanillin that meets regulatory standards and delivers consistent performance in daily-use dental formulations.

Case Study: Pediatric Toothpaste Flavor Enhancement

A toothpaste manufacturer introduced TUODA’s Vanillin to soften the taste of a children’s fluoride formulation. The improved version gained 34% higher preference among kids aged 5–10, with fewer taste-related complaints reported by parents.

Flavor Testing & Sensory R&D

Natural vanilla pods, flavor oils and grain extracts with sampling tools

Vanillin is widely used in flavor research and sensory evaluation as a benchmark compound for vanilla-type aroma systems. Its stable profile and broad familiarity make it a reference material in comparative flavor testing and formulation trials.It is also used in training sensory panels and evaluating flavor performance in heat-treated or long-shelf-life products.

R&D Applications:

  • Development of vanilla-based and hybrid flavor profiles
  • Comparative testing vs. natural vanillin and ethyl maltol
  • Sensory panel calibration and consumer acceptability trials
  • Thermal stability analysis in baked or cooked prototypes

TUODA supplies lab-grade Ethyl Vanillin in small packages with full technical documentation (COA, MSDS, TDS), supporting rapid prototyping and global R&D compliance needs.

Case Study: Academic Flavor Innovation Project

A food technology institute selected TUODA’s Ethyl Vanillin to explore cross-modal flavor effects in bakery fillings. The trials resulted in a published study showcasing improved perceived sweetness at 30% reduced sugar content, enabling the client to launch a low-sugar product line with no compromise in flavor.

Discover how our high-purity Vanillin can enhance your specific application

Chemical Properties & Specifications

Industry-Leading Vanillin with Premium Purity and Consistent Flavor Performance

Vanillin Molecular Structure

Vanillin chemical structure
Chemical Formula: C₈H₈O₃
Molecular Weight: 152.15 g/mol
CAS Number: 121-33-5

Product Specifications

Parameter
TUODA Grade

Purity

≥ 99.0%

Appearance

White to slightly yellow crystalline powder

Odor

Intense creamy vanilla aroma

Solubility

Soluble in ethanol and ether; slightly soluble in water

Heavy Metals

≤10 ppm

Loss on Drying

≤0.5%

Melting Point

81–83 °C

Residue on Ignition

≤0.05%

Physical Properties

Property
Value

Appearance

White to pale yellow crystals

Density

~1.056 g/cm³ at 25 °C

Boiling Point

285°C

Melting Point

81–83 °C

Flash Point

147 °C (Closed cup)

Stability

Stable under sealed, dry conditions

Solubility

Soluble in ethanol, ether, and oils; sparingly soluble in water

Reactivity & Handling

Thermal Stability

Stable under ambient and elevated conditions. Maintains aroma profile up to 180 °C during baking, processing, and cosmetic formulation.

Solubility Profile

Fully soluble in alcohols and most organic solvents. Recommended for ethanol- or oil-based systems in flavor and fragrance products.

Handling Precautions

Avoid prolonged exposure to air, strong light, and oxidizing agents. Store in sealed container in a dry, cool place.

Packaging Integrity

Supplied in food-safe PE-lined fiber drums or foil pouches. Sizes include 1kg, 5kg, and 25kg with optional vacuum seal for extended shelf life.

Packaging & Storage Information

Standard Packaging

  • 1kg / 5kg vacuum-sealed aluminum foil bags
  • 25kg fiber drums with PE inner liners
  • R&D trial packaging available in 100g units

  • Food-grade and export-compliant inner & outer packaging

Storage Requirements

  • Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area (recommended: 10–25°C)
  • Keep away from moisture, sunlight, and strong odors
  • Reseal containers promptly to preserve aroma intensity

  • Avoid contact with oxidizing agents or volatile chemicals

Documentation

  • Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
  • Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
  • Certificate of Origin / IFRA / FDA Registration (on request)

Need Technical Information?

Our technical support team provides full regulatory documentation, sampling, and formulation advice to ensure your product meets global food and flavor standards.

Quality Control & Assurance

Rigorous Testing and Strict Compliance for Flavor & Fragrance Excellence

Raw Material Inspection

Each incoming raw material lot is tested for identity, purity, and contamination risk, ensuring only qualified ingredients are used in Ethyl Vanillin production.

In-Process Monitoring

Continuous control of key parameters such as temperature, crystallization, and aroma consistency during every step of the production process.

Final Product Testing

Each batch undergoes full-spectrum analysis for purity (≥99.5%), loss on drying, melting point, solubility, heavy metals, and organoleptic (aroma intensity) compliance.

Performance Validation

Application-based testing in food, cosmetic, and pharma mock formulations ensures flavor strength, compatibility, and thermal stability under real-use conditions.

Documentation & Certification

Includes: • Certificate of Analysis (CoA) • Safety Data Sheet (SDS) • Technical Data Sheet (TDS) • IFRA/FDA/GB 29938 Conformity (if required) • Full traceability and quality assurance records

Quality Standards & Certifications

Certified quality management system to ensure consistent production processes, batch traceability, and continuous quality improvement across all product categories.

ISO 9001:2015

Our quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015, ensuring consistent processes and continuous improvement.

ISO 14001:2015

Environmental management certification reflecting our commitment to sustainable manufacturing, energy efficiency, and environmental risk control.

OHSAS 18001

Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification for safe handling, storage, and transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous chemical materials.

REACH / Global Regulatory Compliance

REACH registered and compliant with applicable international regulations (EU, USA, Asia). Documentation support includes MSDS, CoA, TDS, and country-specific registration documents upon request.

Lab technician performing quality control test on chemical sample at TUODA factory laboratory

State-of-the-Art Quality Control Laboratory

TUODA’s in-house quality control laboratory ensures the integrity, purity, and compliance of all fragrance and flavor chemicals using internationally recognized analytical technologies.

Gas Chromatography (GC)

For precise quantification of main aroma compounds, detection of residual solvents, and verification of product purity.

Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP-MS)

Used to detect trace levels of heavy metals (e.g., Pb, Hg, As) for compliance with global food-grade and fragrance regulatory standards.

Karl Fischer Titration

Determines moisture content in powders and crystalline products with high sensitivity, essential for storage stability.

FTIR Spectroscopy

Verifies molecular structure and functional groups to ensure batch-to-batch identity and prevent contamination.

Odor Intensity & Sensory Evaluation

Professional sensory panels and dilution testing (e.g., ASTM E1432) are used to ensure aroma strength, character consistency, and organoleptic profile alignment.

Our Quality Commitment

100% Batch Testing

Full Traceability

Detailed Documentation

Secure Chain of Custody

Customer Quality Assurance Program

We partner with our clients to align product performance with their specific technical and regulatory requirements through a flexible and responsive quality assurance program.

We develop custom specifications to match your unique process requirements.

Tailored quality standards are provided based on your end-use application.

We offer formulation flexibility to meet specialized technical demands.

Each product is adjusted to ensure compatibility with your production equipment and workflow.

Safety and regulatory parameters are aligned with your regional compliance.

Full documentation is available to support REACH, FDA, IFRA, or other global registrations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vanillin

Answers to the most common questions global buyers ask about sourcing food-grade Vanillin for flavor, fragrance, and pharmaceutical use.

Our standard MOQ is 25kg per drum for commercial orders. However, we support small-lot trial orders starting from 1kg or even 100g for R&D or formulation testing.

 

Yes, we provide 100g–500g free samples (excluding freight) to qualified buyers. Sample requests are supported with COA, MSDS, and usage guidance.

Absolutely. We support custom mesh sizes (e.g. 40–80 mesh), private labeling, and flexible packaging options including foil bags, PE-lined drums, and carton boxes.

Yes. Our Vanillin complies with food safety standards such as FCC and GB29938, and is widely used in baked goods, confectionery, dairy, perfumes, and creams.

Each shipment comes with:

• Certificate of Analysis (CoA)

• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

• Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

• Certificate of Origin / FDA / IFRA / GB registration (as needed)

Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area (10–25 °C). Keep away from direct light, heat, and strong-smelling materials to prevent aroma loss.

We maintain ready stock. Samples ship within 3 days; bulk orders typically ship within 5–10 working days by air or sea depending on your region.

Yes. Our technical team offers full support on formulation advice, dosage trials, global compliance documents, and registration assistance.

We combine premium purity (≥99.5%), reliable batch consistency, rapid response, and low-MOQ sample support. With flexible logistics and regulatory-ready documentation, TUODA is trusted by food, fragrance, and pharma clients in 30+ countries.

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