Heliotropin
Heliotropin is also known as piperonal. It is naturally found in various plants,including dill, vanilla, violet flowers, and black pepper,etc. It appears white crystalline powder with cherry-like odor.
Heliotropin can be prepared by oxidizing isosafrole.
It is widely used in the fragrance formulation of soaps, perfumes and cosmetics.
Substance Identification
| Synonyms | PIPERONAL | Piperonyl aldehyde | Piperonaldehyde | Protocatechualdehyde methylene ether |
| CAS | 120-57-0 |
| EINECS | 204-409-7 |
| FEMA | 2911 |
| HS.CODE | 293200 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H6O3 |
| Moleclar Weight | 150.133 |
Toxicological Information
| LD50 oral, rat | 2700mg/kg |
Application & Uses
- used as raw material for synthesizing fine chemical products, such as 2-Methyl-3-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)propanal, piperonyl acetone, and jasmine
- widely used as pharmaceutical intermediate, such as berberine, sesamol and pyrethrum
- used for direct preparation of insecticides
- used in the blending of various fragrance, such as the fragrance of cosmetics, indoor deodorant and daily chemicals
- used in the flavor of food and beverage
- used as a brightener for nickel plating in electroplating industry
Features & Benefits
- Soluble in alcohol, benzyl benzoate, dipropylene glycol, fixed oils; insoluble in paraffin
Sales Specification
| ITEM | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Appearance | white Crystalline powder |
| Odor | Cherry-like |
| Acid Value, KOH/g | 3.00 max |
| Purity, % | 99 min |
| LD50 oral, rat | 2700mg/kg |
Similar Specs
GHS Hazard Statements
| H-Code | H317 |
| P-Code | P261/272/280 |
| Response | P302+P352 P333+P313 P321 P362+P364 |
| Storage | No data available |
| Disposal | P501 |
Storage
- flammable materials should be stored in a separate safety storage cabinet or room
- ground all equipment containing material
- keep away from heat
- keep away from sources of ignition
- keep container tightly closed
- keep in a cool, well-ventilated place
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