CAS 121-33-5

Vanillin

香兰素

C8H8O3MW 152.15 g/molHS 291241

From the buying desk

Most export vanillin is synthetic from guaiacol. Natural claims need separate documentation, and buyers selling into natural labels should ask how it was made. Not dangerous goods; ships in 25 kg cartons or drums.

Import Card

Before you order vanillin from China, see its register listing, the duty, anti dumping cases and a supplier check on one card, each with its source and date.

Identifiers

Synonyms
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, Vanillic aldehyde
Formula
C8H8O3
Molecular weight
152.15 g/mol
SMILES
COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C=O)O
InChIKey
MWOOGOJBHIARFG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
HS code (6-digit)
291241

Transport and hazard profile

GHS hazard statements, Warning. H-codes, H319. Refer to the substance SDS Section 2 for the full classification.

US and Australian rules for Vanillin

Read from the official lists by CAS 121-33-5. Screening only: check the source before you ship, store or report.

California Prop 65

No entry

No entry for CAS 121-33-5 in the OEHHA list dated July 31, 2026.

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OSHA exposure limit

No entry

No entry for CAS 121-33-5 in 29 CFR 1910.1000 Tables Z-1 to Z-3.

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Australian exposure standard

No entry

No entry for CAS 121-33-5 in the Safe Work Australia workplace exposure standards.

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CERCLA reportable quantity

No entry

No entry for CAS 121-33-5 in 40 CFR 302.4 as read on September 24, 2026.

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EPCRA Tier II threshold

No entry

Not on the Extremely Hazardous Substances list, so the general 10,000 lb Tier II threshold applies where an SDS is required.

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Common applications

  • · Food flavoring
  • · Fragrances
  • · Pharmaceutical intermediate
  • · Animal feed flavor

Sourcing documentation chain

Every shipment of Vanillin from China should include a per-batch COA, a current SDS per GB/T 17519 on the China side and the destination jurisdiction's standard on the import side, a packing list, a bill of lading, and a certificate of origin. For Incoterms reference see FOB, CIF, and CFR.

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