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piperonal; 3,4-methylenedioxybenzaldehyde


Name(s) piperonal; 3,4-methylenedioxybenzaldehyde
Scientific name(s) piperonal; piperonyl aldehyde; heliotropine; heliotropin; 1,3-benzodioxole-5-carbaldehyde; piperonaldehyde
Formula C8H6O3
Molecular mass 150.133
IUPAC name 1,3-benzodioxole-5-carbaldehyde
INCHI Not available
SMILE [H]C(=O)C1=CC2=C(OCO2)C=C1
CAS ID 120-57-0
PubChem ID 8438
DrugBank ID Not available
CHEBI ID 8240
Description Flavouring agent used in cherry and vanilla flavours. 3,4-Methylenedioxybenzaldehyde is found in pepper (spice), highbush blueberry, and vanilla.