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General Material Information

Preferred name methyl vanillate
Trivial Name Methyl vanillate
Short Description benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-, methyl ester
Formula C9 H10 O4
CAS Number 3943-74-6
Flavis Number 9.799
ECHA Number 223-525-9
FDA UNII 2HXG8QSO3D
Nikkaji Number J45.025A
Beilstein Number 1369113
MDL MFCD00008438
COE Number 2305
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Synonyms
  • benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-, methyl ester
  • 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester
  • methyl 3-methoxy-4-hydroxybenzoate
  • methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoate
  • vanillic acid methyl ester
  • vanillic acid, methyl ester
  • 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester
  • NSC 74385

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Literature & References

methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoate
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:3943-74-6
Pubchem (cid):19844
Pubchem (sid):134985513
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Publications by PubMed
[Chemical constituents of Illicium burmanicum].
Laccase catalyzed synthesis of iodinated phenolic compounds with antifungal activity.
Hovenia dulcis Thunb extract and its ingredient methyl vanillate activate Wnt/β-catenin pathway and increase bone mass in growing or ovariectomized mice.
Polyphenolic profile as a useful tool to identify the wood used in wine aging.
Antioxidative properties of vanillic acid esters in multiple antioxidant assays.
Constituents with tyrosinase inhibitory activities from branches of Ficus erecta var. sieboldii King.
Phenolic compounds in cherry ( Prunus avium ) heartwood with a view to their use in cooperage.
Prediction of solubility of drugs and other compounds in organic solvents.
Volatile compounds of red wines macerated with Spanish, American, and French oak chips.
Novel caffeic acid ester derivative induces apoptosis by expressing FasL and downregulating NF-KappaB: Potentiation of cell death mediated by chemotherapeutic agents.
Downregulation of inflammatory responses by novel caffeic acid ester derivative by inhibiting NF-kappa B.
Oxidation of lignin using aqueous polyoxometalates in the presence of alcohols.
Preparation of lipophilic alkyl (hydroxy)benzoates by solvent-free lipase-catalyzed esterification and transesterification.
Linear sesquiterpene lactones from Anthemis auriculata and their antibacterial activity.
Neuroprotective and free radical scavenging activities of phenolic compounds from Hovenia dulcis.
Lignin-derived compounds as efficient laccase mediators for decolorization of different types of recalcitrant dyes.
Molecular determinants of substrate specificity in the feruloyl esterase module of xylanase 10B from Clostridium thermocellum.
Purification and characterization of PrbA, a new esterase from Enterobacter cloacae hydrolyzing the esters of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (parabens).
Isolation and characterization of a veratrol:corrinoid protein methyl transferase from Acetobacterium dehalogenans.
Field Efficacy of Verticillium lecanii, Sex Pheromone, and Pheromone Analogs as Potential Management Agents for Soybean Cyst Nematode.
Isoprenyl phenyl ethers from liverworts of the genus Trichocolea: cytotoxic activity, structural corrections, and synthesis.
Application of a Sex Pheromone, Pheromone Analogs, and Verticillium lecanii for Management of Heterodera glycines.
Aristolochic acids, aristolactam alkaloids and amides from Aristolochia kankauensis.
Corrinoid-Dependent Methyl Transfer Reactions Are Involved in Methanol and 3,4-Dimethoxybenzoate Metabolism by Sporomusa ovata.
Multichannel coulometric detection coupled with liquid chromatography for determination of phenolic esters in honey.
The influence of heat on the aroma of cloudberries (rubus Chamaemorus l.).
Publications by J-Stage
Antioxidative Properties of Vanillic Acid Esters in Multiple Antioxidant Assays

Other Information

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
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FooDB:FDB029771
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database):YMDB01747
Export Tariff Code:2918.99.4700
Typical G.C.
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 182.1755065918
Vapor Pressure 0.002 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 120.2 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 2.231 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, very slightly Yes
water, 1495 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Vanilla
warm, spicy, vanilla, guaiacol, phenolic, carnation
Odor strength medium
Substantivity 232 hour(s) at 100.00 %
General comment At 100.00 %. warm spicy vanilla guaiacol phenolic carnation

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Amber, Moss, Oriental, Spice, Vanilla, Woody
Cosmetic purposes Perfuming agents

Safety Information

Safety information

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European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 22 - Do not breath dust.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.
Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
intravenous-mouse LD50 180 mg/kg
U.S. Army Armament Research & Development Command, Chemical Systems Laboratory, NIOSH Exchange Chemicals. Vol. NX#06782

Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for methyl vanillate usage levels up to:
2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.011 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI): 3900 (μg/person/day)
Threshold of Concern:1800 (μg/person/day)
Structure Class: I
Food categories according to Commission Regulation EC No. 1565/2000 (EC, 2000) in FGE.06 (EFSA, 2002a). According to the Industry the "normal" use is defined as the average of reported usages and "maximum use" is defined as the 95th percentile of reported usages (EFSA, 2002i).
Note: mg/kg = 0.001/1000 = 0.000001 = 1/1000000 = ppm.
average usage mg/kgmaximum usage mg/kg
Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0): 7.0000035.00000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0): 5.0000025.00000
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0): 10.0000050.00000
Processed fruit (04.1): 7.0000035.00000
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2): --
Confectionery (05.0): 10.0000050.00000
Chewing gum (05.3): --
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0): 5.0000025.00000
Bakery wares (07.0): 10.0000050.00000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0): 2.0000010.00000
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0): 2.0000010.00000
Eggs and egg products (10.0): --
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0): --
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0): 5.0000025.00000
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0): 10.0000050.00000
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1): 5.0000025.00000
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2): 10.0000050.00000
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0): 20.00000100.00000
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0): 5.0000025.00000

Safety references

European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies...

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) on a request from the Commission related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 20 (FGE.20): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical group 23
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 52 (FGE.52): Consideration of hydroxy- and alkoxy-substituted benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20 (2005) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 54 (FGE.54)[1] - Consideration of benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20 (2005) - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 1 (FGE.20Rev1): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters from chemical group 23
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 54, Revision 1 (FGE.54Rev1): Consideration of benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20Rev1 (2009)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 2 (FGE.20Rev2): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 3(FGE.20Rev3): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 4 (FGE.20Rev4): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30
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WGK Germany:3
methyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoate
Chemidplus:0003943746
RTECS:DH2430000 for cas# 3943-74-6