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XYLYL ALDEHYDE

CAS
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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

Usage guidance

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Compatibility tags
mimosahawthornwhite-floralaldehydic-floralfougerepowdery-floral
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
sweet
Note tendency
Middle
Descriptors
floralsweetalmond

A sweet, powdery floral aldehyde with a characteristic hawthorn and mimosa character, edging into anisic-heliotropic territory. Softly diffusive with a slightly waxy, almondy undertone that lingers as a creamy floral drydown.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
6 / 10
Tenacity
5 / 10
Volatility
6 / 10
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chemicals · No. 3099

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 1391.

sweetfloralbitter-almond
MW
134.18
BP
220°C
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Appearance

Colorless oily liquid.

Solubility

Practically insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Odor

Sweet, mildly floral odor with Bitter-Almond type note.

Uses in perfumery

The title material has been suggested for use in sweet-floral fragrance types, such as Lilac, Appleblossom, etc.

Identity
Aliases · 3
2,4-Dimethyl benzaldehydeDimethyl benzaldehydeXylyt 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).