Vanillin, a partially methylated aldehyde of the catechol series, is the fragrant constituent of vanilla bean and occurs also in the sugar beet in balsams and resins. It is an important component of a...

Vanillin, a partially methylated aldehyde of the catechol series, is the fragrant constituent of vanilla bean and occurs also in the sugar beet in balsams and resins. It is an important component of artificial flavour. Vanillin is the main ingredient in artificial vanilla flavours, used most extensively for the flavouring of confectionary, baked goods, candies, chocolates, etc. Vanillin serves widely also in perfumes and cosmetics for imparting sweet and casting notes. It blends well with heliotrope in and coumarone.used in floral and fancy scents alike..