(-)-perillic acid

Also known as: (4S)-4-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, 4-Isopropenylcyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, Lopac-P-7083, MFCD00062539

(-)-perillic acid (CAS 23635-14-5) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H14O2 and a molecular weight of 166.21700 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 129-131ºC(lit.), a boiling point of 284.9ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.068g/cm3 and a flash point of 134ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 23635-14-5
Jingsj CID: J-28896-0
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight: 166.21700 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	129-131ºC(lit.)
Boiling Point	284.9ºC at 760mmHg
Density	1.068g/cm3
Flash Point	134ºC
Exact Mass	166.09900
PSA	37.30000
LogP	2.37360
Vapor Pressure	0.000746mmHg at 25°C

GHS Safety & Compliance

IrritantSignal word: Warning

H315 — Causes skin irritation
H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
H335 — May cause respiratory irritation

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Ferri N, et al. Effect of S(-) perillic acid on protein prenylation and arterial smooth muscle cell proliferation. Biochem Pharmacol. 2001 Dec 15;62(12):1637-45. [2]. Yeruva L, et al. Perillyl alcohol and perillic acid induced cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in non small cell lung cancer cells. Cancer Lett. 2007 Nov 18;257(2):216-26. [3]. Khandelia H, et al. Interaction of salicylate and a terpenoid plant extract with model membranes: reconciling experiments and simulations. Biophys J. 2010 Dec 15;99(12):3887-94.

Additional Information

[1]. Ferri N, et al. Effect of S(-) perillic acid on protein prenylation and arterial smooth muscle cell proliferation. Biochem Pharmacol. 2001 Dec 15;62(12):1637-45. [2]. Yeruva L, et al. Perillyl alcohol and perillic acid induced cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in non small cell lung cancer cells. Cancer Lett. 2007 Nov 18;257(2):216-26. [3]. Khandelia H, et al. Interaction of salicylate and a terpenoid plant extract with model membranes: reconciling experiments and simulations. Biophys J. 2010 Dec 15;99(12):3887-94.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of (-)-perillic acid?

The CAS number of (-)-perillic acid is 23635-14-5.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of (-)-perillic acid?

(-)-perillic acid has molecular formula C10H14O2 and molecular weight 166.21700 g/mol.

Is (-)-perillic acid hazardous?

(-)-perillic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.

What are the upstream and downstream products of (-)-perillic acid?

For (-)-perillic acid, Upstream Products: Perillyl alcohol, (-)-Perillaldehyde, (+)-alpha-Pinene; Downstream Products: Methyl perillate.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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