Ethyl vanillin (CAS No. 121-32-4) is a synthetic flavor and fragrance compound with a much stronger vanilla aroma than ordinary vanillin—typically about 3 to 4 times more intense. It is widely used across several industries.
Main uses of ethyl vanillin
1. Food and beverages
* Chocolate and cocoa products
* Biscuits and cookies
* Cakes and pastries
* Ice cream
* Dairy products
* Candies and chewing gum
* Soft drinks and flavored beverages
* Syrups and dessert mixes
2. Pharmaceuticals
* Masks the bitter taste of medicines.
* Used in syrups, chewable tablets, vitamin preparations, and some oral suspensions.