Piperonal
Piperonal, also known as heliotropin, is an organic compound which is commonly found in fragrances and flavors. The molecule is structurally related to other aromatic aldehydes such as benzaldehyde and vanillin.
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Preferred IUPAC name
2H-1,3-Benzodioxole-5-carbaldehyde | |
Other names
Heliotropin; Heliotropine; Piperonyl aldehyde; Protocatechuic aldehyde methylene ether; 3,4-methylenedioxybenzaldehyde; | |
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3D model (JSmol) |
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131691 | |
ChEBI | |
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ChemSpider | |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.004.009 |
EC Number |
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4186 | |
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UNII | |
CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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Properties | |
C8H6O3 | |
Molar mass | 150.133 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Colorless crystals |
Density | 1.337 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 37 °C (99 °F; 310 K) |
Boiling point | 263 °C (505 °F; 536 K) |
Soluble in 500 parts | |
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GHS labelling: | |
Warning | |
H317 | |
P261, P272, P280, P302+P352, P321, P333+P313, P363, P501 | |
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC): | |
LD50 (median dose) |
2700 mg/kg (orally in rats) |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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