Description

Dl-Perillaldehyde is a versatile monoterpenoid aldehyde valued for its unique aromatic profile and chemical reactivity. This compound is essential for creating sophisticated flavor and fragrance compositions, as well as serving as a key chiral intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for its ability to impart citrusy, herbal notes and its utility in asymmetric synthesis.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key ingredient for imparting fresh, citrusy, and slightly minty notes in perfumes, cosmetics, air fresheners, and high-end food flavorings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial chiral building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of certain pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its terpene backbone for specific biological activity.
• Aroma Chemicals: A starting material for the synthesis of other valuable aroma chemicals like perillyl alcohol and its esters.
• Research & Development: Employed in organic chemistry research for studying terpene transformations and asymmetric catalysis.
• Natural Product Synthesis: A valuable synthon for the laboratory synthesis of complex natural products containing the perillaldehyde skeleton.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-Perillaldehyde
CAS No.	6611-91-2
Molecular Formula	C10H14O
Molecular Weight	150.22 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-Perillaldehyde; (±)-Perillaldehyde; 4-(1-Methylethenyl)-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde; p-Mentha-1,8-dien-7-al; Perilla aldehyde (racemic); FEMA 3557; 1,8-p-Menthadien-7-al; NSC 406903
EINECS	229-567-6

Quality Control

Our Dl-Perillaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for flavor, fragrance, and synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation. Keep away from heat and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Optical Rotation	± 0.5° (c=1, ethanol)
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.505 - 1.515
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.950 - 0.960
Solubility	Miscible with alcohol and oils; insoluble in water

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