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piperonal
Also known as protocatechuic aldehyde methylene ether, heliotropine, 5-formyl-1,3-benzodioxole, 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde methylene ketal, 3,4-(methylenedioxy)benzaldehyde, piperonylaldehyde, piperonaldehyde, 1,3-benzodioxole-5-carboxaldehyde
Chemical data
- Formula
- C8H6O3
- Molecular weight
- 150.13 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- 1,3-benzodioxole-5-carbaldehyde
- SMILES
- C1OC2=C(O1)C=C(C=C2)C=O
- InChIKey
- SATCULPHIDQDRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- XLogP
- 1.1
- Polar surface area
- 35.5 Ų
- H-bond donors
- 0
- H-bond acceptors
- 3
- Formal charge
- 0
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Wikidata facts
- Mass
- 150.032
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Article
7 sectionsContents
- Natural occurrence
- Preparation
- Reactions
- Fragrance
- Use in MDMA manufacture
- References
- External links
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. The methylenedioxyphenyl group is found in other fragrances.
== Natural occurrence == Piperonal naturally occurs in various plants. Examples include dill, violet flowers, and black pepper.