Dodecanal
Available with historical source reference
generic material identity
Historical technical reference: check current commercial product grade, present specification, and regulatory status separately.
Short profile
sweet, waxy-herbaceous, very fresh and clean-floral; lily/violet-like in dilution
Effect in a formula
Historical professional reference: sweet, waxy-herbaceous, very fresh and clean-floral; lily/violet-like in dilution. Historically described as a highly versatile aliphatic aldehyde used from pine and citrus complexes to violet, chypre, detergent and lotion fragrances. The concentrated material is fatty-waxy; extreme dilution brings the clean, fresh-laundry character.
From the source: Historically described as a highly versatile aliphatic aldehyde used from pine and citrus complexes to violet, chypre, detergent and lotion fragrances. The concentrated material is fatty-waxy; extreme dilution brings the clean, fresh-laundry character.
Use and dosage
No data available.
No confirmed manufacturer use level for this exact product.
Behaviour and performance
No data available.
Reported as stated by the source. Diffusion, tenacity and note impact are not combined into a single performance score.
Good areas of use
Used across pine, floral, citrus, modern and chypre themes
historically valued as a top-note modifier.
Chemical context
CAS112-54-9
FormulaC12H24O
Molecular weight184.32 g/mol
No vapour pressure with an explicitly reported temperature.
Source: Arctander, Perfume and Flavor Chemicals (1969)