Vanillin PG Acetal N°830 (Bedoukian) | Low-Discoloration Vanilla

Vanillin Propylene Glycol Acetal N°830 – Bedoukian

Vanillin Propylene Glycol Acetal (BRI N°830) is the US specialist Bedoukian's answer to an old problem in perfumery: vanillin discolours – especially in alkaline and functional bases. In the acetal, the phenolic aldehyde that causes this browning is masked as a propylene glycol acetal. The result: a rich, sweet vanilla note with powdery and cocoa facets which, according to the manufacturer, is "stable in an alkali environment with little discoloration".

Odour Profile

• "A rich, vanilla, sweet aroma with powdery, cocoa notes." (official manufacturer description)
• Odour family: gourmand / vanilla
• Base note
• Tenacity on blotter: more than 2 weeks
• Slightly yellowish, viscous liquid

Role in the Formula

Vanillin PG Acetal is a vanillin derivative for the base note: it brings the familiar vanilla character without vanillin's typical weakness of discoloration. According to Bedoukian, it can "extend … while reducing discoloration, or extending the time until the product discolors" – in other words, extend vanillin while reducing or delaying discoloration. This makes it suitable wherever vanillin causes colour problems: in light-coloured products, functional bases and alkaline media.

It fits seamlessly into the gourmand range of our shop: Isobutavan (Givaudan) provides the creamy vanilla facet, Chocovan AB 7244C (Givaudan) the chocolate-vanilla base – Vanillin PG Acetal contributes the stable, powdery-cocoa vanilla component with more than two weeks of tenacity on the blotter.

Use in Perfumery

• Recommended use level according to the manufacturer: 1.00–5.00% in the formula
• Fine fragrance: base note for gourmand, vanilla and amber compositions
• Functional applications (manufacturer's data): fabric softener, antiperspirant, dishwashing liquid, shampoo, liquid detergent
• Soy wax candles: explicitly named by the manufacturer (burn performance)
• IFRA: Bedoukian certifies compliance with IFRA Amendment 51; no IFRA Standard exists for CAS 68527-74-2 – no restriction

Practical Note: Dissolving, Storing, Combining

Dissolving: Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol (manufacturer's data). As a viscous liquid it is easy to pre-dilute in ethanol and weigh in.

Storing: Cool, dry, protected from light and tightly closed.

Combining: Its role as a vanillin partner is documented by the manufacturer: it extends vanillin and delays its discoloration. In our shop, Isobutavan and Chocovan AB 7244C are natural gourmand partners.

The House of High-Impact Molecules

Bedoukian Research, Inc. of Danbury, Connecticut (USA) supplies the fragrance and flavour industry under the motto "Supplying High Impact Molecules Since 1972" – with the aim of delivering "high-impact, pure molecules that are unequaled in the industry". Vanillin PG Acetal N°830 is specified at a purity of at least 97.0% (sum of isomers, main isomer at least 50%). The molecule is not nature-identical.

Safety Information

According to the manufacturer (Bedoukian), Vanillin PG Acetal is not classified as hazardous: no label elements under the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 are required for this substance – no pictogram, no signal word, no H statements. IFRA: Bedoukian certifies compliance with IFRA Amendment 51; no IFRA Standard exists for CAS 68527-74-2, so the material can be used without restriction.

Physico-Chemical Properties

FAQ

What is Vanillin PG Acetal?
A vanillin derivative from Bedoukian (BRI N°830): the phenolic aldehyde of vanillin is masked as a propylene glycol acetal. It smells rich, sweet and vanillic with powdery cocoa notes – yet remains stable in alkaline media and hardly discolours.

How does it differ from vanillin?
Vanillin turns brown in many bases. According to the manufacturer, the acetal is "stable in an alkali environment with little discoloration" and can extend vanillin, reduce discoloration or delay the point at which discoloration occurs.

How do I dose Vanillin PG Acetal?
Bedoukian recommends 1.00–5.00% in the formula. As a base note with more than two weeks of tenacity on the blotter, it carries a long way into the drydown.

Is Vanillin PG Acetal hazardous or IFRA-restricted?
According to the manufacturer it is not classified as hazardous – no CLP label elements are required. No IFRA Standard exists for CAS 68527-74-2; Bedoukian certifies compliance with IFRA Amendment 51.

Is the material nature-identical?
No, Vanillin PG Acetal is not nature-identical.

Hazard Statements (CLP Labelling)

Important Notice

This product is a perfumery raw material intended exclusively for fragrance development, creative experimentation, education, and the study of perfumery materials.

It is not a finished cosmetic product.

Please use responsibly.