Ethyl Vanillin is a powerful aromatic ingredient with an intense sweet, creamy vanilla-like odor. It is chemically related to vanillin but has a stronger and richer vanilla aroma, so relatively small amounts can have a significant effect on a fragrance. Ethyl Vanillin is particularly useful in perfumes and fragrance oils. It adds a warm, sweet vanilla character and can help round out floral, amber, gourmand, woody and oriental-style compositions. It is commonly used in perfumes, body sprays, fragrance oils, body lotions, creams, body butters, soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, hair products, deodorants, candles and home-fragrance formulations.
INCI Name: Ethyl Vanillin
CAS No.: 121-32-4
EC No.: 204-464-7
Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₀O₃
Molecular Weight: 166.18 g/mol
Appearance: White to slightly yellowish crystalline powder
Odor: Strong, sweet, creamy vanilla-like
Function: Fragrance / aroma ingredient
Uses in Perfumery
In perfumery, it works especially well with vanilla, tonka, benzoin, amber, chocolate, caramel, coffee, coconut, sandalwood, musk and many floral notes.
Ethyl Vanillin vs. Vanillin
Ethyl Vanillin generally has a much stronger vanilla odor than regular vanillin. This makes it useful when a formulation needs a pronounced vanilla effect without using a large amount of material.
