Definition of Vanillin. Meaning of Vanillin. Synonyms of Vanillin

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Definition of Vanillin

Vanillin
Vanillin Va*nil"lin, n. (Chem.) A white crystalline aldehyde having a burning taste and characteristic odor of vanilla. It is extracted from vanilla pods, and is also obtained by the decomposition of coniferin, and by the oxidation of eugenol.

Meaning of Vanillin from wikipedia

- Vanillin is an organic compound with the molecular formula C8H8O3. It is a phenolic aldehyde. Its functional groups include aldehyde, hydroxyl, and ether...
- ortho-Vanillin (2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) is an organic solid present in the extracts and essential oils of many plants. Its functional groups include...
- Synthetic essence consists of a solution of synthetic vanillin in ethanol. The chemical compound vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) is a major contributor...
- groups on the 4, 3, and 1 positions, respectively. It is a homologue of vanillin, differing on the 3 position. Ethylvanillin is prepared from catechol,...
- Vanillin–HCl staining (10% vanillin and 90% of a mixture of ethanol and HCl, giving an orange color) can be used to visualize the localisation of tannins...
- Vanillyl alcohol is derived from vanillin. It is used to flavor food. Vanillyl alcohol can be produced by reducing vanillin with sodium borohydride under...
- structurally related to other aromatic aldehydes such as benzaldehyde and vanillin. Piperonal naturally occurs in various plants. Examples include dill, vanilla...
- custards, ice creams, and puddings. Although its primary flavor compound is vanillin, pure vanilla extract contains several hundred additional flavor compounds...
- of the world's supply of vanillin comes from guaiacol. Because consumers tend to prefer natural vanillin to synthetic vanillin, methods such as microbial...
- enzyme β-glucosidase which releases vanillin, the major contributor to the aroma and flavor of vanilla. Vanillin is further released from glucovanillin...