Huang Xiao-fen
2015
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Chemistry World
Abstract
Isovanillin,3-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde,is a momentous spice.It is widely used in food and pharmaceutical industries as a medical intermediate.The synthesis and applications of isovanillin has become a hot spot due to increasing demand on the market.Firstly,the existing major applications of isovanillin were briefly introduced.Then,various ways of synthesizing isovanillin were summarized,analyzed and evaluated.Finally,using biotechnology and plant cell culture technology to prepare isovanillin was introduced as a prospective pathway.