Cortex Aldehyde 50% TEC

IFF
Available with product grade notice
dilution or carrier grade
mixture or product
The profile refers to the specific commercial product grade. Properties of a single molecule must not be transferred to mixtures, dilutions, UVCBs or product bases.

Short profile

Olfactive Family according to source: Green. The established product profile combines green, floral.

green
green
floral

Effect in a formula

Green modifier
contrast enhancer
fresh accent

Can cut sweetness, introduce naturalness or leafiness, and contrast floral or fruity accords. Statement refers to the specific commercial product grade; behavior of the undiluted individual molecule is not derived from this.

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

Use and dosage

No reliable numerical use range documented for this product grade. Low: adds freshness and natural contrast. Medium: shapes the green structure. High: can appear bitter, herbaceous, earthy, or functional; dose gradually.

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

No data available.

Chemical context

CAS2120-70-9
FormulaC8H8O2
Vapour pressure0.023504 mmHg at 23 °C (3.1336 Pa)

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

No molecule-based vapor pressure classification for this product grade: mixture, dilution, UVCB, multiple CAS numbers, or unclear scope of properties.

Source: IFF Ingredients Compendium – Cortex Aldehyde 50% TEC
Open source
Last reviewed: 2026-09-07