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4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, commonly known as vanillin, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C8H8O3. It is the primary component of the extract of the vanilla bean. Pure vanillin is a crystalline solid, white to pale yellow in color. It possesses a characteristic sweet, pleasant aroma and flavor, making it widely used as a flavoring agent in food products, beverages, and perfumes.
Vanillin is produced commercially through two main methods: extraction from vanilla beans and synthesis. While natural
Beyond its culinary applications, vanillin has found use in pharmaceuticals as an intermediate in the synthesis