Vanillin
INCI: VANILLIN
CAS 121-33-5 EC 204-465-2
Vanillin
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose
Function
Fragrance ingredient; nature-identical aromatic aldehyde. Primary aromatic compound of natural vanilla produced synthetically from guaiacol (petrochemical route), lignin (paper industry byproduct), or ferulic acid (biotransformation from rice bran). Molecularly identical to vanilla-derived vanillin. Antioxidant secondary activity. Wide cosmetic use as fragrance, flavoring in oral care, and masking agent.
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details
Description
Vanillin
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