Description

(+)-Perillaaldehyde CAS NO 5503-12-8 is a high-purity, optically active monoterpenoid aldehyde characterized by its distinctive, fresh, and herbaceous aroma. This compound is a critical chiral building block and flavor/fragrance ingredient, valued for its natural origin and specific sensory profile. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries seeking consistent, high-quality intermediates for synthesis and formulation.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key aromatic component used in creating natural, herbaceous, and citrusy notes for perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a chiral precursor in the synthesis of bioactive molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized in the production of specialty chemicals and intermediates for crop protection products.
• Research & Development: A valuable standard and reagent for organic synthesis and analytical research in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Natural Product Formulations: Incorporated into natural and botanical-based products for its characteristic scent and potential functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(+)-Perillaaldehyde
CAS No.	5503-12-8
Molecular Formula	C10H14O
Molecular Weight	150.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-(-)-Perillaldehyde; (S)-p-Mentha-1,8-dien-7-al; (S)-4-(1-Methylethenyl)-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde; L-Perilla aldehyde; Perilla aldehyde; Perillic aldehyde; (S)-Perillyl aldehyde; p-Mentha-1,8-dien-7-carboxaldehyde
EINECS	226-830-5

Quality Control

Our (+)-Perillaaldehyde is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assay and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets exacting standards for identity, strength, and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Enantiomeric Excess)	≥ 98.0% ee
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.506 - 1.510
Specific Rotation ([α]20D)	-154° to -160° (c=1 in CHCl3)

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