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Vanillin
Vanillin
is a
phenolic aldehyde
, which is an
organic compound
with the molecular formula C
8
H
8
O
3
. Its
functional groups
include
aldehyde
,
hydroxyl
, and
ether
. It is the primary component of the extract of the
vanilla bean
. Synthetic vanillin is now used more often than natural vanilla extract as a
flavoring agent
in foods, beverages, and pharmaceuticals.
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