Bergamal

IFF

Available

neat or unspecified

single substance

Short profile

Olfactive family according to source: Citrus. The documented product profile combines citrusy, orange, lemony, dry, aldehydic.

citrus

orange-like

lemony

dry

aldehydic

Effect in a formula

Freshness giver

Top accent

Lift

Can lighten the top note and open citrus or aromatic accords; sensorially test the transition and remaining effect in the drydown.

From the source: Contributions explicitly identifiable in the source text: more freshness or cleanliness.

Use and dosage

Manufacturer's recommended use for this product grade: Traces to 10%. This is not an IFRA limit. Low: lifts the opening. Medium: forms a clear citrus top note. High: can mask other top notes; check transition and residual effect in the heart over time.

Traces to 10%

Manufacturer use guidance for this exact product — not an IFRA limit. IFRA standards must be verified separately for the specific substance scope and product grade.

Behaviour and performance

Note impact (source)Top Medium; Heart Low; Base Low

Tenacity6 hours

Reported as stated by the source. Diffusion, tenacity and note impact are not combined into a single performance score.

Good areas of use

No data available.

Chemical context

CAS22418-66-2

Chemical name3,7-dimethyl-2-methyleneocta-6-enal

FormulaC11H18O

Molecular weight166.2 g/mol

Function classAldehyde

Vapour pressure0.111835 mmHg at 23 °C (14.9101 Pa)

Relative VP bandvery_high

The Pa value is a unit conversion only, not a temperature normalisation. VP band and molecular weight are not translated into evaporation hours.

A vapor pressure of 0.111835 mmHg (≈ 14.91 Pa) was reported at 23 °C; relative physical band class: very_high. This is not a prediction of evaporation time, odor strength, diffusion, or skin/blotter longevity.

Source: IFF Ingredients Compendium – Bergamal

Open source

Last reviewed: 2026-09-07