Canthoxal

IFF

Available

neat or unspecified

single substance

Short profile

Olfactory family according to source: Herbal. The confirmed product profile combines herbal, fruity, watery.

aromatic

herbaceous

fruity

watery

Effect in a formula

Aromatic modifier

Freshness contrast

Accord bridge

Can shape aromatic, fougère or green structures and arrange sweet or floral parts with a herbaceous contrast.

Use and dosage

Manufacturer's recommended use for this product grade: Traces to 5%. This is not an IFRA limit. Low: provides a herbaceous counterpoint. Medium: supports Fougère or aromatic structures. High: can appear camphorous, medicinal, or too dry; check matrix dependence.

Traces to 5%

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 Medium; Base Low

Tenacity48 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

CAS5462-06-6

Chemical name3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanal

FormulaC11H14O2

Molecular weight178.2 g/mol

Function classAldehyde; Aromatic (benzene ring)

Vapour pressure0.002269 mmHg at 23 °C (0.3025 Pa)

Relative VP bandmedium

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

At 23 °C a vapor pressure of 0.002269 mmHg (≈ 0.3025 Pa) was reported; relative physical band class: medium. This is not a prediction of evaporation time, odor strength, diffusion or skin/blotter duration.

Source: IFF Ingredients Compendium – Canthoxal

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Last reviewed: 2026-09-07