C8H6O3
150.13 g/mol
Flavor & FragranceWarning
Heliotropin
CAS120-57-0EC204-409-7
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Fragrance and flavoring agent
Heliotropin, also known as 3,4-methylenedioxybenzaldehyde, is an aromatic aldehyde commonly used as a fragrance and flavoring agent. It is found naturally in various essential oils and contributes a sweet, floral, cherry-like scent.
Fragrance ingredientFlavoring agentMosquito repellent
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Controlled substances
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Relevant lists:CN Precursor Chemicals Cat.1UN 1988 Convention Table I PrecursorsUS DEA List I Chemicals
CAS 120-57-0
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Safety Reference
Warning
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H301Toxic if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H330Fatal if inhaled
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child
H370Causes damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H315Causes skin irritation
H402Harmful to aquatic life
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for Heliotropin (CAS 120-57-0) is 2932.93.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2932.93
EU CN code (8-digit)
2932 93 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1,3-benzodioxole-5-carbaldehyde
InChIKey
SATCULPHIDQDRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1OC2=C(O1)C=C(C=C2)C=O
Synonyms (46)
- 5XC
- 4-methylenedioxybenzaldehyde
- 5-Formyl-1,3-benzodioxole
- Blue P
- FEMA 2911
- Geliotropin
- Heliotropin
- Heliotropin (natural)
- Heliotropine
- Heliotropine (piperonal)
- PIPERONAL [MART.]
- Piperanal
- Piperonal
- Piperonal DRUG PRECURSOR
- Piperonal, 8CI
- Piperonal, natural
- Piperonaldehyde
- Piperonale
- Piperonyl aldehyde
- heliotrin