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Vanillin

Vanillin Definition Vanillin, also known as Vanillinum saccharatum, a benzaldehyde with the molecular formula C8H8O3, is the monomethyl ether of protocatecualdehyde. The aromatic vanilla-scented substance is soluble in hot water and very easily soluble in ethanol and ether. Vanillin used to be ob...

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