Piperonal

At a glance

Piperonal (heliotropin) is a synthetic benzodioxole aldehyde with a sweet, powdery, heliotrope‑like aroma, used as a floral‑sweet heart note in many oriental and gourmand perfumes.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
produced synthetically
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Benzodioxole aldehyde
CAS number
120-57-0
Profile
floral, sweet, heliotropic
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01