Piperonyl Alcohol CAS 495-76-1

• Customization: Available
• CAS No.: 495-76-1
• Formula: C8h8o3
• Model NO.: 99%
• Appearance: White Crystal
• Grade Standard: Industrial Grade
• Transport Package: 25 Kg Per Drum
• Specification: ≥ 99%
• Trademark: JinYu
• Origin: China

Product Description

Product Description

Basic Information

• Product Name: Piperonyl Alcohol
• Other Aliases: 5-Hydroxymethylbenzo-1,3-dioxolane; 3,4-(Methylenedioxy)benzyl Alcohol
• CAS Number: 495-76-1
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
• Molecular Weight: 152.15

Physical Properties

• Appearance: White powder.
• Density: 1.3 ± 0.1 g/cm3.
• Melting Point: 50-54 °C.
• Boiling Point: 282.2 ± 9.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
• Flash Point: 124.5 ± 18.7 °C.
• Vapor Pressure: 0.0 ± 0.6 mmHg at 25 °C.
• Refractive Index: 1.595.
• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and diethyl ether.

Chemical Properties

• Reactions of Hydroxyl Group: As it contains an alcohol hydroxyl group, it can undergo esterification reactions. For example, it reacts with acetic anhydride to form piperonyl acetate. It can also undergo substitution reactions, such as reacting with hydrogen halides to produce halides.
• Reactions of Methylenedioxy Group: The methylenedioxy group is relatively stable but can undergo ring-opening reactions under specific conditions. It may be oxidized and destroyed by strong oxidants.
• Oxidation Reaction: It can be oxidized to piperonal using oxidants like manganese dioxide or chromic acid.

Applications

• Food Industry:
  • Used as a food flavor and fragrance to enhance aroma and taste, stimulating appetite.
  • Functions as a food preservative to inhibit bacterial growth and extend shelf life.
  • Acts as an antioxidant to prevent food oxidation, maintaining freshness and texture.
• Cosmetics Industry:
  • Used to formulate cosmetic fragrances, imparting unique scents. It also has antioxidant properties to protect oily components in cosmetics from oxidation.
• Pharmaceutical Field:
  • Serves as an important intermediate for synthesizing drugs with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor activities.
• Other Applications:
  • Acts as an intermediate in organic synthesis for preparing other organic compounds, fragrance derivatives, and pesticide intermediates.

Safety Considerations

• Health Hazards: Irritating to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Contact may cause eye redness, skin itching, coughing, etc.
• Flammability and Explosion Risk: Flammable and explosive. It may ignite or explode upon contact with open flames, high heat, or oxidants.
• Storage and Transportation:
  • Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated warehouse, away from fire and heat sources. Separate from oxidants and food chemicals.
  • During transportation, ensure the container is leak-proof, stable, and protected from exposure to sunlight, rain, and high temperatures.

Product Parameters

 

Packaging & Shipping

Liquid products	Drum of 5kg ,10 kg ,25 kg ,50 kg 200 kg ,250 kg . 1000 kg IBC drum. TANK with 20 tons ,25 tons .
Solid products	Bag of 1 kg ,2 kg ,5 kg ,25 kg ,500kg ,1000 kg . Drum of 25 kg and 50 kg.

Packaging can be customized according to customer requirements.

Company Profile

Qingdao Jinyu Chemical Co., LTD,which is located in Qingdao City, China, with registered capital of RMB 10 million, is a dynamic chemical import and export enterprise with customer demand as its own responsibility. The founder has been engaged in the chemical industry for more than 20 years. With professional technical and marketing personnel, diversified cooperative factories with synthetic technology and efficient logistics management, we provide services to customers all over the world. After years of hard work, we have selected a number of excellent chemical production cooperative enterprises in China. These enterprises have their own advantages in different chemical synthesis fields. They have passed the strict inspection of suppliers by many customers and formed a long-term and stable strategic partnership with customers. With our partners' excellent equipment, well-trained employees and mature technology, we also continue to provide customers with more products.

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