SAFE
Ethyl vanillin
Ethyl ether of vanillin (bourbonal)
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Excipients & Additives
PubMed Studies
280
PubChem CID
About
Synthetic vanilla-like flavour 3-4x stronger than vanillin. GRAS. FEMA GRAS. Ethyl derivative of guaiacol. Used in confectionery and supplements for vanilla-chocolate flavour notes.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
GRAS. Similar profile to vanillin. Generally safe at food flavour quantities. Rare sensitivity reactions.
🏷️ Other Names
Ethyl ether of vanillin (bourbonal)