| Formula |
C₈H₈O₃
|
|---|---|
| CAS No. | 495‑76‑1 |
| EC No. | 207‑822‑5 |
| Synonyms |
Piperonyl Alcohol
Description
Piperonyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol derived from the benzodioxole family. It is mainly used as an intermediate in fine chemical synthesis and as a fragrance ingredient due to its mild, sweet, heliotrope‑like odor.
Its benzodioxole ring structure makes it a valuable building block for the synthesis of fragrances, active ingredients and specialty chemicals.
Functions / Reactivity
- Fragrance ingredient
- Chemical intermediate
- Alcohol functional group for further derivatization
- Precursor for esters, ethers and aldehydes
Applications
- Perfumery and fragrance formulations
- Flavour and fragrance intermediates
- Pharmaceutical synthesis intermediates
- Specialty and fine chemical manufacturing
Key benefits
- Characteristic pleasant aromatic odor
- Versatile synthetic intermediate
- Good compatibility with organic synthesis pathways
- Widely used and well‑documented compound
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