Vanillin Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- 4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxybenzaldehyde
Vanillin supplier in Malaysia for food, flavour, fragrance, personal-care and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Vanillin is the defined aroma compound 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, supplied as crystalline powder for industrial formulation rather than as vanilla powder or vanilla extract.
Food flavour, fragrance and pharmaceutical formulation grades may share the same chemical identity but differ in assay, impurity controls, odour profile, colour and documentation. Buyers should also state any source or labelling requirement because the word vanillin does not establish a production route.
Manufacturers use vanillin in bakery, confectionery, chocolate, dairy, beverages, perfumes, soaps and selected oral formulations. Ethyl vanillin is a different compound with its own strength and specification, so it is not included here as a vanillin grade.
Send the required grade, target specification, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 121-33-5
- Formula
- C8H8O3
- Grade
- food, fragrance, pharmaceutical
- Appearance
- white to pale yellow crystalline powder or fine crystals
Vanillin grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food flavour grade vanillin | white to pale yellow crystalline powder | — | Vanilla flavour note in bakery, confectionery, chocolate, dairy, beverage and dry-mix systems where assay, flavour profile and food-grade controls are defined. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Fragrance and personal-care grade vanillin | fine crystalline powder | — | Warm sweet fragrance note in perfumes, soaps, detergents and personal-care formulations selected by odour profile, colour and purity requirements. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Pharmaceutical formulation grade vanillin | fine white crystalline powder | — | Flavour and odour-masking input for suitable oral formulations where the buyer provides the required quality standard and documentation. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy vanillin from ChemTrade
Request a quote for vanillin
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white to pale yellow crystalline powder or fine crystals | — |
| Identity | vanillin, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde | — |
| Assay | target purity and test basis confirmed against the required grade | — |
| Odour | characteristic sweet vanilla profile, assessed against the grade specification | — |
| Solubility | sparingly soluble in water and soluble in suitable food or fragrance solvents | — |
Vanillin applications
Safety and handling
Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place and protect from moisture, heat and strong odours. Control dust and follow the handling information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about vanillin
Is vanillin the same as vanilla powder or vanilla extract?
No. Vanillin is a defined aroma compound, while vanilla powder and vanilla extract are broader products made from vanilla beans or formulated flavour systems. State whether the recipe names vanillin, vanilla powder or extract so the correct product is assessed.
What is the difference between vanillin and ethyl vanillin?
Ethyl vanillin is a different aroma compound with a different flavour strength and identity. It should not be treated as a grade or alias of vanillin, so buyers must request the molecule named in their formulation.
Which vanillin grade is suitable for food manufacturing?
Request a food flavour grade and provide the governing assay, impurity, colour, odour and documentation requirements. The finished food system and any source or labelling claim should also be stated before a grade is matched.
Does the name vanillin prove a natural source?
No. The chemical name does not establish whether the vanillin was obtained from a natural feedstock, a bioconversion route or conventional synthesis. State any source or claim requirement and confirm the supporting documents for the quoted grade.
What details are needed for a vanillin quotation?
Provide the grade, target assay, application, quantity and delivery location. Include any source, flavour-profile, document and pack-format requirements that need to be assessed with the quotation.