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Vanillic acid is a flavoring agent. It is the intermediate product in the two-step bioconversion of ferulic acid to vanillin. Vanillic acid is a phenolic acid found in some forms of vanilla and many other plant extracts. It is a flavoring and scent agent that produces a pleasant, creamy odor. It is the intermediate product in the two-step bioconversion of ferulic acid to vanillin. (J Biotechnol 1996, 50(2-3):107-13). Vanillic acid, which is a chlorogenic acid, is an oxidized form of vanillin. It is also an intermediate in the production of vanillin from ferulic acid.
Vanillic acid is a metabolic byproduct of caffeic acid and is often found in the urine of humans who have consumed coffee, chocolate, tea and vanilla-flavored confectionary. Vanillic acid selectively and specifically inhibits 5’nucleotidase activity. Formula C8H8O4 Molar mass 168.148 g/mol CAS Number 121-34-6 Purity/Grade =>97% (HPLC) Appearence Powder””
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