Piperonal

Piperonal (CAS 120-57-0), also known as heliotropin, is a benzodioxole aldehyde with a characteristic sweet, floral, cherry-like scent. FEMA 2911.

Where is Piperonal used?

• Fragrance manufacturing: heliotrope and powdery floral notes in fine perfumery, soaps, and cosmetic formulations
• Food and beverage: flavoring agent delivering cherry, vanilla-adjacent, and sweet floral profiles in confectionery, baked goods, and beverages
• Personal care: scented lotions, shampoos, and body care products
• It serves as an aromatic building block in synthetic fragrance compounding and food flavor formulation.
• Printing and packaging: intermediate in the synthesis of specialty aroma chemicals and certain dye components

Commercial specifications

• Purity typically 99% or higher
• Bulk quantities in fiber drums or bags; smaller packaging for laboratory and formulation use