Description

(-)-Perillaldehyde is a high-purity, naturally derived monoterpenoid aldehyde prized for its unique organoleptic properties and versatile chemical functionality. This compound is essential for creating sophisticated flavor and fragrance profiles, serving as a key chiral building block in fine chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for its role as a premium-grade intermediate and active ingredient.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key chiral component for synthesizing high-value aroma chemicals and creating complex, natural-tasting flavor profiles for foods, beverages, and perfumes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a critical chiral starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of specialty pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its natural origin and specific stereochemistry.
• Research & Development: An important standard and reagent in organic chemistry research, catalysis studies, and the development of new synthetic methodologies.
• Natural Product Isolation: Used as a reference standard for the identification and quantification of perillaldehyde in plant extracts and essential oils.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-Perillaldehyde
CAS No.	18031-40-8
Molecular Formula	C10H14O
Molecular Weight	150.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-p-Mentha-1,8-dien-7-al; (S)-4-(1-Methylethenyl)-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde; L-Perillaldehyde; (S)-Perillaldehyde; Perilla aldehyde; Perillic aldehyde; 4-Isopropenyl-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde
EINECS	241-993-2

Quality Control

Our (-)-Perillaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including chiral purity (enantiomeric excess) and standard impurity profiles, to meet the stringent requirements of our B2B partners. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its properties of being easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and highly volatile, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from heat and ignition sources. For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert gas such as nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Enantiomeric Excess)	≥ 98.0% ee
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.506 - 1.510
Specific Rotation (20°C)	-154° to -160°

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.