Heliotropin (Piperonal)

Heliotropin gives the soft, powdery almond effect of heliotrope flowers. It is used in powdery florals, gourmands and baby-powder type accords. Read more about Heliotropin on Wikipedia.

Odour profile

Powdery, sweet almond-cherry with a soft floral heliotrope character.

Key facts

Typical usage

Typical level in a fragrance concentrate: 0.5–5%. These are starting points, not limits. In finished products, dose the complete fragrance oil at the normal level for that product (for example around 15–25% in an alcohol perfume, 6–10% in candles and 1–3% in soap).

Blends well with

Vanillin, Coumarin, Ionones, musks and rose notes. See all aroma chemicals.

Tips

• It is a solid: dissolve in DPG or Benzyl Benzoate before use.
• Can discolour some bases slightly over time.

Safety, compliance and documents

• Follow the IFRA Standards in force for your product category and check the current limit before you finalise a formula. Heliotropin is covered by an IFRA Standard, so check the limit for your product category.
• For perfumery and product manufacturing only. Not for ingestion. Do not apply undiluted to skin.
• Handle with gloves in a ventilated area. Keep away from children, heat and flames.
• Need the SDS or certificate of analysis for the current batch? Message us on WhatsApp (0321-1739321) before you order and we will share what our supplier provides.
• Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place.

Packing and exchanges

Packed by weight in sealed bottles. If there is a problem with your order, we offer an exchange within 14 days of delivery (no cash refunds; an unboxing video or photo is required).

FAQs

How do I dissolve it?
Warm gently in DPG or Benzyl Benzoate, often as a 10% or 20% solution.

What does it add?
A powdery, almond-like softness.