Vanillyl alcohol is derived from vanillin.[2] It is used to flavor food.[1]
Chemistry
Vanillyl alcohol can be produced by reducing vanillin with sodium borohydride under basic conditions, then quenching using a strong acid such as hydrochloric acid.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Vanillyl alcohol(498-00-0) MSDS Melting Point Boiling Point Density Storage Transport".
- ^ "Microsoft PowerPoint - Borohydride Reduction of Vanillin.ppt". 2005. Retrieved January 10, 2013.