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2,5,5,9-TETRAMETHYLOCTALYL-1-ETHANAL

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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

Usage guidance

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Compatibility tags
amberwoodyfougeremodern-masculineoriental
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
woody
Note tendency
Base
Descriptors
woody

A dry, warm ambergris-type aroma chemical (Ambermor / Amboryl family) with a smooth woody-amber character. Opens slightly mineral and salty, settling into a soft, radiant amber-wood signature with mild musky undertones.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
6 / 10
Tenacity
9 / 10
Volatility
2 / 10
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chemicals · No. 2932

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 1302.

tenacity · high
mustywoodyambregris-like
MW
234.38
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Sp.Gr.
0.99
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Appearance

Colorless, slightly viscous liquid.

Solubility

Practically insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Odor

Musty, mildly woody, and in dilution Ambregris-like odor of good tenacity.

Uses in perfumery

Suggested for use in perfume compositions.

Identity
Aliases · 2
A'?-2,5,5,9-Tetramethyloctalyl-1-ethanal (B)Tetramethyl octahydro-alpha-naphthylacetaldehyde
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).