Isovanillyl alcohol
Isovanillyl alcohol is an aromatic chemical compound. Its formula is. It is an isomer of vanillyl alcohol, a chemical derived from lignin that is often oxidized to create vanillin, a widely used flavoring and pharmaceutical chemical. Vanillyl alcohol is also an intermediate in the synthesis of biopolymers.
Isovanillyl alcohol is among several organic compounds that have been isolated from the flowers of Cucurbita pepo.