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PARA-TERTIARY-BUTYL BENZALDEHYDE

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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

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modifier
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
herbal
Note tendency
Middle
Descriptors
spicyherbaceouswarm

A strong, penetrating aldehydic-floral note with a distinctive hawthorn and mimosa character. Green and slightly herbaceous on top, with a waxy, almost soapy floral undertone that recalls acacia blossom. Powerful and diffusive even at low dosage.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
8 / 10
Tenacity
5 / 10
Volatility
6 / 10
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chemicals · No. 402

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 173.

tenacity · high
warmherbaceousspicy
MW
162.23
BP
246°C
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Appearance

Colorless liquid.

Solubility

Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Odor

Warm-herbaceous, almost spicy odor of considerable tenacity.

Uses in perfumery

Has been suggested for use in perfume compositions as a modifier for Cuminic aldehyde which is so powerful that it causes difficulties in handling.

Production

Produced from para-tertiary-Butylphenyl magnesium bromide plus Ethyl-ortho-formate.

Identity
Aliases · 1
para-tertiary-Butylbenzaldehyde
Compliance note. Restriction data is sourced directly from IFRA publications and preserved with its document excerpt. Perfume Foundry is a compliance-support tool — not a substitute for a qualified safety assessor (CPSR / PIF).