Piperonyl alcohol

Synonym(s):1,3-Benzodioxole-5-methanol;3,4-(Methylenedioxy)benzyl alcohol;3,4-(Methylenedioxy)phenylmethanol

CAS NO.：495-76-1
Empirical Formula: C8H8O3
Molecular Weight: 152.15
MDL number: MFCD00005836
EINECS: 207-808-4
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-10-30 18:52:02

What is Piperonyl alcohol?

Chemical properties

WHITE CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER

The Uses of Piperonyl alcohol

Piperonyl Alcohol acts as an anti-oxidant on lipid peroxidation through inhibition. It is also used as a reagent in improving stability and antioxidant characteristics of sesame oil through spray-drie d emulsions.

The Uses of Piperonyl alcohol

Definition

ChEBI: Piperonol is a member of benzodioxoles.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 71, p. 3657, 1949 DOI: 10.1021/ja01179a022

Properties of Piperonyl alcohol

Melting point:	50-54 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	112 °C
Density	1.2143 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.4945 (estimate)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility	DMSO : 100 mg/mL (657.25 mM; Need ultrasonic)
pka	14.36±0.10(Predicted)
form	Crystals or Crystalline Powder
color	White
Odor	at 100.00 %. sweet powdery vanilla
Water Solubility	soluble
BRN	136113
CAS DataBase Reference	495-76-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	1,3-Benzodioxole-5-methanol(495-76-1)
EPA Substance Registry System	1,3-Benzodioxole-5-methanol (495-76-1)

Safety information for Piperonyl alcohol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.