Cuminaldehyde, with CAS number 122-03-2, is an organic compound that belongs to the class of aldehydes. It is primarily known for its warm, spicy, and slightly sweet aroma, reminiscent of cumin, which makes it a valuable ingredient in perfumery. In fragrance formulations, cuminaldehyde is often used to impart depth and complexity, particularly in oriental and spicy compositions. It can serve as a middle note, blending well with other spices, florals, and woody elements. While cuminaldehyde is appreciated for its olfactory properties, it is important to note that it may pose certain safety considerations. As with many fragrance ingredients, it is subject to regulatory scrutiny, and perfumers should be aware of any relevant IFRA restrictions or guidelines regarding its use in cosmetic products. Overall, cuminaldehyde is a versatile ingredient that can enhance the character of a fragrance, but careful consideration of its safety profile is essential in formulation. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
Powerful, pungent aroma of cumin seed with a distinctive sweaty, almost animalic facet. Warm and spicy with a green, aldehydic edge that softens into a herbaceous body. Highly diffusive and can dominate a blend at very low doses.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 313.
Colorless liquid.
Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
Pungent, green-herbaceous odor with notes of animal and vegetable character at the same time. Generally described as 'unpleasant' in high concentration. At concentrations well below 1% the odor appears more attractive, warm-spicy, still vegetable, condiment-pickle-like.
More extensively used in flavor compositions as a trace ingredient in Blackcurrant, Gooseberry, Fruit, Spice-blends, etc.
Useful in minute traces in perfume compositions as part of a topnote, however, in most cases, the oil or the absolute are preferred for such delicate creations.
Concentrations is limited to mere traces in the finished product.
Produced from para-iso-Propyl benzoylchloride and Hexamethylene tetramine.
Natural complex substances (NCSs) in which this material typically occurs.