Vanillyl Methyl Ketone

• CAT Number: R047292
• CAS Number: 2503-46-0
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O3
• Molecular Weight: 180.203
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-propanone; (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acetone; 1-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-propanone; 2-Propiovanillone; Guaiacylacetone; Methyl Vanillyl Ketone; NSC 16690
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H12O3/c1-7(11)5-8-3-4-9(12)10(6-8)13-2/h3-4,6,12H,5H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: LFVCJQWZGDLHSD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)OC

Vanillyl methyl ketone, also known as vanillin acetate, is an organic compound derived from vanillin. It has a pleasant vanilla aroma and is commonly used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, as well as in fragrances and perfumes. Additionally, it is used in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Research on vanillyl methyl ketone explores its applications in food science, its synthetic pathways, and its potential therapeutic benefits.