Vanillin ex Vanilla Bean
Gourmand · CAS 121-33-5 · 2 suppliers
What it smells like
Vanillin delivers an intensely sweet, creamy, and powdery vanilla aroma with characteristic burnt-phenolic undertones, subtle almond nuances, and a distinctive cotton candy-like airiness that defines the archetypal vanilla scent.
At a glance
| Scent family | Gourmand |
| CAS number | 121-33-5 |
| Uses | Natural vanilla foundation for orientals, ambers, and gourmand compositions. The benchmark for authentic vanillin character. |
| Typical usage | 0.65% in a perfume compound |
| Longevity | Lasts > 1 month on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| INCI name | VANILLIN |
| IUPAC name | 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde |
IFRA usage limits (51st Amendment)
No IFRA restriction on record for this material. Always confirm against the current official IFRA Standard for your application.
Where to buy
Available from 2 suppliers, from $3.75.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | Firmenich | from $28.95 | View → |
| The Perfumer's Apprentice | — | from $3.75 | View → |
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