Perillaldehyde

Perillaldehyde
IUPAC name (S)-4-(1-Methylethenyl)-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde
Other names Perilla aldehyde; 4-Mentha-1,8-dien-7-al
Identifiers
CAS number	2111-75-3 N
PubChem	16441
ChemSpider	15589 Y
UNII	6EQL0XA86G Y
KEGG	C02576 Y
ChEBI	CHEBI:15421 Y
ChEMBL	CHEMBL469537 Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES O=C\C1=C\CC(\C(=C)C)CC1
InChI InChI=1S/C10H14O/c1-8(2)10-5-3-9(7-11)4-6-10/h3,7,10H,1,4-6H2,2H3 Y Key: RUMOYJJNUMEFDD-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C10H14O/c1-8(2)10-5-3-9(7-11)4-6-10/h3,7,10H,1,4-6H2,2H3 Key: RUMOYJJNUMEFDD-UHFFFAOYAO
Properties
Molecular formula	C10H14O
Molar mass	150.22 g mol−1
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Density	0.953 g/mL (20 °C)
Boiling point	237 °C (745 mmHg)
N (verify) (what is: Y/N?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Perillaldehyde, or perilla aldehyde, is a natural organic compound found most abundantly in the annual herb perilla, but also in a wide variety of other plants and essential oils. It is a monoterpenoid containing an aldehyde functional group.

Perillaldehyde, or volatile oils from perilla that are rich in perillaldehyde, are used as food additives for flavoring and in perfumery to add spiciness. Perillaldehyde can be readily converted to perilla alcohol, which is also used in perfumery. It has a mint-like, cinnamon odor and is primarily responsible for the flavor of perilla.

The oxime of perillaldehyde is known as perillartine or perilla sugar and is about 2000 times sweeter than sucrose and is used in Japan as a sweetener.