Description

Vanillin Propylene Glycol Acetal is a high-value flavor and fragrance compound derived from vanillin, offering enhanced stability and a more rounded, creamy vanilla profile. This specialty chemical is prized for its ability to impart a long-lasting, non-bitter vanilla character that is less prone to oxidation and discoloration compared to vanillin itself. It is an essential ingredient for flavorists and perfumers in the food & beverage, confectionery, dairy, and fine fragrance industries seeking superior performance and shelf life.

Application

• Flavor Formulations: A key component in creating stable, creamy vanilla flavors for ice cream, yogurt, baked goods, and chocolate.
• Beverage Industry: Used to enhance and round out vanilla notes in dairy-based drinks, spirits, and soft drinks.
• Confectionery: Provides a smooth, persistent vanilla taste in candies, fillings, and coatings without unwanted bitterness.
• Perfumery: Serves as a valuable fragrance ingredient, contributing warm, sweet, and balsamic nuances to cosmetic and fine fragrance compositions.
• Pharmaceutical Masking: Employed as a flavoring agent to improve the palatability of oral liquid and solid dosage forms.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Used to impart and modify vanilla notes in tobacco products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Vanillin Propylene Glycol Acetal
CAS No.	68527-74-2
Molecular Formula	C12H16O4
Molecular Weight	224.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Vanillin PG Acetal; 4-(1,3-Dioxolan-2-yl)-2-methoxyphenol; 2-Methoxy-4-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)phenol; Vanillin 1,2-Propanediol Acetal; Vanillin Propylene Glycol Ketal; Vanillyl Propylene Glycol Acetal; Flavor ingredient VPA; FEMA 3905
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Quality Control

Our Vanillin Propylene Glycol Acetal is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. We offer grades suitable for food and fragrance applications, with specifications aligned with industry standards such as FEMA GRAS (FEMA 3905) and food safety regulations. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and safety parameters are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	78°C - 82°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.