VANILLIN – vanilla, cream and balsamic sweetness

VANILLIN

Crystalline raw material with a vanilla-like, sweet and balsamic character. In perfumery it is not used only to create the smell of vanilla: it can add body, softness and continuity to many gourmand, amber, floral and woody structures.

Olfactory profile

Vanilla, cream, sugar, sweet balsam and a light powdery nuance. The profile is intense and persistent, so the dosage can quickly change the character of the composition.

Function in formula

VANILLIN can build the heart-to-base of a vanilla accord, round spicy or amber notes, sweeten woods and tobacco and add density to creamy flowers. It is also a useful training material for understanding the difference between simply adding sweetness and actually changing the structure of the drydown.

Technical data

CAS: 121-33-5
Chemical name: 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde
Formula: C8H8O3
Molecular weight: 152.15 g/mol
Type: synthetic raw material, crystalline aromatic aldehyde
Appearance: white to slightly yellow crystals or needles

Practical use

As a solid, it can be useful to prepare a homogeneous dilution in a compatible solvent for very small formulas or comparative exercises. In some bases vanillin can contribute to coloration over time, so the stability of the finished product should be evaluated experimentally.

When to choose it

Choose it when you want to build a vanilla signature, add depth to a gourmand, soften an amber or spicy base, or introduce a more structural sweetness than a simple sugary note.

For commercial use, always check the SDS, applicable IFRA documentation and current regulatory requirements for the final product category.

Packaging

The product is packed to order; the container may vary depending on the selected format and the characteristics of the raw material.

IFRA Category 4: nessuna restrizione (IFRA 51)

The value refers to the maximum concentration in the finished product, not to the percentage of the raw material in the fragrance concentrate.