Heliotropin (CAS 120-57-0)

Products & Informations

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.

APPLICATIONS & USES

  1. used as raw material for synthesizing fine chemical products, such as 2-Methyl-3-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)propanal, piperonyl acetone, and jasmine
  2. widely used as pharmaceutical intermediate, such as berberine, sesamol and pyrethrum
  3. used for direct preparation of insecticides
  4. used in the blending of various fragrance, such as the fragrance of cosmetics, indoor deodorant and daily chemicals
  5. used in the flavor of food and beverage
  6. used as a brightener for nickel plating in electroplating industry

Benefits

  • Soluble in alcohol, benzyl benzoate, dipropylene glycol, fixed oils; insoluble in paraffin

Toxicological Information

LD50 oral, rat 2700mg/kg

Packaging

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
GHS Hazard Statements
H-Code H317
P-Code P261/272/280
Response P302+P352 P333+P313 P321 P362+P364
Storage
Disposal P501

UN Number: UN 1993 3/PG 3 |  S-phrases: S61-S24/25
| R-phrases: R38/52/53

Remark

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