• 3x stronger than Vanillin, offering richer impact at lower doses.
  
• Provides long-lasting sweetness in the base of perfumes.
  
• Works across fragrance, cosmetics, and candle applications.
  
• Stable in most formulations (alcohol, detergents, wax).
  
• Excellent gourmand enhancer for vanilla, cocoa, tonka, amber, and oriental styles.

Ethyl Vanillin is one of the most powerful and widely used flavor & fragrance molecules, valued for its three times stronger intensity than regular Vanillin. It delivers a sweet, creamy, chocolate-vanilla warmth that enriches perfumes, cosmetics, candles, and even pharmaceutical & food-grade applications. In perfumery, it is a classic gourmand backbone, extending warmth and sweetness while blending seamlessly with woods, ambers, florals, and spices.

INCI Name: Ethyl Vanillin

CAS Number: 121-32-4

Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₀O₃

Molecular Weight1: 66.18 g/mol

Appearance: White to pale yellow crystalline powder

Odor: Sweet, creamy, vanilla-like, chocolate

Purity: ≥ 99%

Flash Point: > 150 °C

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, oils, propylene glycol; slightly soluble in water

Stability: Excellent in alcohol & most bases; may discolor in alkaline soaps

• Fine Fragrance: Provides a gourmand backbone in oriental, amber, and gourmand perfumes.
  
• Cosmetics: Adds creamy sweetness in creams, lotions, and balms (within IFRA limits).
  
• Soaps & Detergents: Stable and long-lasting, though may cause light discoloration.
  
• Candles & Home Fragrance: Excellent throw, adds warm vanilla depth.
  
• Food & Flavor (when food grade): Enhances chocolate, vanilla, and sweet recipes.

💡Use tiny amounts of Ethyl Vanillin to enhance floral, woody, and spicy blends without making them overly sweet. Pair it with musks, ionones, or sandalwood to create a creamy, smooth background and avoid syrupy heaviness.

Q1. How does Ethyl Vanillin compare to Vanillin?

A: It is stronger, creamier, and longer-lasting—ideal for modern perfumery where high performance is needed at low dosage.

Q2. Can it be used in candles and soaps?

A: Yes, it is stable in both, but may cause slight yellowing in soaps.

Q3. Is it safe for skin applications?

A: Yes, within IFRA-recommended limits. Always patch test when formulating cosmetics.

Q4. Does it blend well with natural vanilla extract?

A: Absolutely—Ethyl Vanillin enhances natural vanilla and improves projection, depth, and longevity.

Q5. What fragrance types benefit most from it?

A: Gourmand, oriental, amber, woody, and floral compositions where sweetness and warmth are desired.