p-Methoxybenzaldehyde, with CAS number 123-11-5, is an aromatic compound commonly used in perfumery for its sweet, floral, and slightly fruity character. It is often employed to enhance the olfactory profile of fragrances, particularly in floral and fruity accords. This ingredient can add depth and complexity to compositions, making it suitable for use in a variety of scent categories, including floral bouquets and gourmand fragrances. In formulations, p-Methoxybenzaldehyde typically sits in the mid to top notes, contributing to the overall brightness and sweetness of the fragrance. As with many aromatic compounds, it is important to consider safety and regulatory aspects when using p-Methoxybenzaldehyde in formulations. While specific IFRA restrictions may apply, it is advisable for perfumers to consult the latest safety data and guidelines to ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Additionally, as with many fragrance ingredients, there may be potential allergenic concerns, so proper labeling and usage within recommended limits are essential. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
Anisaldehyde has a sweet, powdery anisic aroma reminiscent of hawthorn blossom and mimosa, with a warm almond-like facet. It reads as creamy and slightly floral, with a soft coumarinic sweetness that lingers on the blotter.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Other ingredients whose composition declares this material as a constituent. The percentage shown is the supplier-declared concentration in that parent.
| Ingredient | % | Range |
|---|---|---|
| MIMOSA DE PROVENCE | — | 5–10% |
| ROSE ABSOLUTE CENTIFOLIA | — | 0.1–1% |
| HELIOTROPE | — | — |
Natural complex substances (NCSs) in which this material typically occurs.
| NCS | Botanical | Typical % |
|---|---|---|
| ANISE SEED OIL | Pimpinella anisum L. | 1% |
| CASSIE ABSOLUTE | Vachellia farnesiana (L.) Willd. | 1% |
| FENNEL OIL, BITTER,ANETHOLE TYPE | Foeniculum vulgare Mill. | 0.3% |
| VANILLA ABSOLUTE | Vanilla spp. | 0.3% |
| FENNEL OIL, BITTER, PHELLANDRENE TYPE | Foeniculum vulgare Mill. | 0.2% |
| STAR ANISE OIL | Illicium verum Hook, f. | 0.2% |
| BASIL OIL, CHEMOTYPE LINALOOL | Ocimum basilicum L. | 0.1% |
| HEATH EXTRACT | Erica arborea L. | 0.1% |
| VANILLA TAHITENSIS EXTRACT | Vanilla tahitensis J.W. Moore | 0.04% |
| MIMOSA ABSOLUTE | Acacia decurrens (Wendl.f.) Willd. | 0.015% |