Description

(-)-Perillic Acid CAS NO 23635-14-5 is a monoterpenoid carboxylic acid and a key metabolite of perillyl alcohol. This chiral compound is valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate and a subject of research in biochemical pathways. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, flavor & fragrance, and agrochemical industries for developing new active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a chiral building block for the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Flavor and Fragrance Synthesis: Used in the production of high-value aroma chemicals and natural flavor compounds due to its terpenoid backbone.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated as a precursor or lead compound for developing new plant protection agents and biopesticides.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in metabolic studies, enzyme inhibition assays, and as a standard in analytical chromatography.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized intermediate for creating complex molecules in organic and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-Perillic Acid
CAS No.	23635-14-5
Molecular Formula	C10H14O2
Molecular Weight	166.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-p-Mentha-1,8-dien-7-oic acid; (4S)-4-Isopropenyl-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid; L-Perillic acid; Perillic acid; (S)-Perillic acid; 1-Cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, 4-(1-methylethenyl)-, (S)-; 4-Isopropenyl-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our (-)-Perillic Acid is produced and controlled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, assay, and purity are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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