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CITRYLIDENE ACETALALDEHYDE

CAS
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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

Usage guidance

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Compatibility tags
citrus-colognefougerefresh-floralchypre
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
herbal
Note tendency
Middle
Descriptors
herbaceousfreshrose

A fresh, green citrus-aldehyde character with a lemony-verbena facet and a slightly fatty, waxy edge. Bridges the sparkle of citrus into a softer, more diffusive green freshness that lasts longer than pure citrus oils.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
6 / 10
Tenacity
5 / 10
Volatility
7 / 10
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chemicals · No. 697

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 292.

tenacity · high
freshherbaceousbergamotpearlemonrose
MW
178.28
BP
247°C
MP
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Sp.Gr.
0.93
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Appearance

Almost colorless or pale straw-colored oily liquid.

Solubility

Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Odor

Fresh-herbaceous, Bergamot- and Pear-like odor, also reminiscent of Lemon and Rose.

Uses in perfumery

Suggested for use in Muguet, Freesia, Lily, Peony, Verbena and other delicate or fresh-floral compositions.

Production

Produced by condensation of Citral with Acetaldehyde plus a catalyst.

Identity
Aliases · 3
2,6-Dimethyl-2,6,8-decatrien-1-alCitronellyl oxyacetaldehydeMuguet aldehyde
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).