Compound Monograph
Vanillyl alcohol
A phenolic alcohol closely related to vanillin, contributing a mild vanilla-like aroma and used as a flavour and fragrance ingredient.
Classification
Vanillyl alcohol is one of the phenolic acids, part of the phenolics class. Antioxidant compounds built around one or more phenol rings — the flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, coumarins, and pigments behind much of a plant's protective chemistry.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Vanillyl alcohol is one of the phenolic acids, found in Vanilla.