Buy Piperonal (Heliotropin) CAS 120-57-0 — Fragrance & Pharmaceutical Grade

Buy Piperonal (Heliotropin) CAS 120-57-0 — Fragrance & Pharmaceutical Grade
Piperonal (Heliotropin) CAS 120-57-0 — Fragrance & Pharmaceutical Grade | UAB An Group Export
Piperonal, also known as Heliotropin, is a premium 
high-value aromatic aldehyde and one of the most 
iconic fragrance materials in classical and 
contemporary perfumery. Its characteristic sweet, 
warm, floral heliotrope fragrance with cherry-almond 
and powdery vanilla undertones has made it a 
defining ingredient in fine fragrance composition 
for over 150 years — appearing in legendary 
oriental, floral, and gourmand perfume classics 
as well as modern luxury fragrance launches.

Beyond its celebrated fragrance applications, 
Piperonal is an important pharmaceutical 
intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive 
compounds, antifungal agents, and specialty 
pharmaceutical molecules valued in medicinal 
chemistry research.

CAS Number: 120-57-0
Other Names: Heliotropin, 3,4-Methylenedioxybenzaldehyde,
             Piperonyl Aldehyde, Protocatechualdehyde 
             Methylene Ether
Molecular Formula: C8H6O3
Molar Mass: 150.13 g/mol
Physical Form: White to off-white crystalline solid
Odour: Sweet, warm, floral heliotrope with 
       cherry-almond and powdery vanilla character
Density: 1.337 g/cm3
Melting Point: 37 deg C (99 deg F)
Boiling Point: 263 deg C (505 deg F)
Flash Point: 128 deg C (262 deg F)
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, freely 
            soluble in ethanol and organic solvents
Purity: >=99.0% (fragrance and pharmaceutical grade)
FEMA Number: 2911

Primary Applications

Fine Fragrance and Perfumery
Piperonal is a cornerstone material in the 
oriental and floral-oriental fragrance family, 
contributing its distinctive sweet heliotrope 
character to luxury perfume compositions. Its 
powdery, warm, slightly cherry-almond facets 
make it an irreplaceable ingredient in classic 
heliotrope accords and a versatile modifier in 
gourmand, floral, and soft oriental compositions. 
It blends beautifully with musks, vanillin, 
coumarin, rose, violet, and sandalwood materials.

Food and Flavour
Piperonal is approved as a food flavouring agent 
(FEMA 2911) and is used to impart cherry, 
heliotrope, and vanilla-like flavour notes in 
confectionery, beverages, bakery products, and 
specialty food formulations.

Pharmaceutical Synthesis
Piperonal serves as a key starting material and 
intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical 
compounds including antifungal agents, antiviral 
compounds, and bioactive molecules containing 
the methylenedioxy aromatic motif. Its 
methylenedioxybenzaldehyde structure is a 
valuable pharmacophore in medicinal chemistry.

Cosmetic Formulation
Used as a high-impact fragrance ingredient in 
luxury skincare, body care, and personal care 
products where its sweet floral character 
contributes distinctive olfactory elegance.

Handling and Storage

Use gloves and eye protection. Avoid inhalation 
of dust or vapours. Product is a crystalline 
solid at room temperature but melts at 37 deg C 
— handle molten material with care. Store in 
tightly sealed containers at 15-30 deg C away 
from light, moisture, and oxidising agents.

UAB An Group Export supplies fragrance and 
pharmaceutical-grade Piperonal at >=99.0% 
purity with full CoA, SDS, and export 
documentation. Contact us at 
info@angroupexport.com or via WhatsApp at 
+1 (350) 210-1380.