Aldehyde C-10, also known as Decanal, is a powerful aroma chemical widely used in fine fragrance and perfumery. It has a distinctive fresh, citrusy, orange-peel, waxy and slightly floral aroma. Even at low concentrations, it can significantly increase the freshness, lift and diffusion of a fragrance. It is especially useful for perfumes, eau de parfum, colognes, body sprays, fragrance oils, soaps, body washes, shampoos, conditioners, creams, lotions, deodorants, candles and home fragrances.
Chemical Name: Decanal
CAS No.: 112-31-2
EC No.: 203-957-4
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O
Molecular Weight: 156.27 g/mol
In perfumery, Aldehyde C-10 is commonly used to:
Add a fresh citrus/orange-peel effect
Give fragrances brightness, lift and diffusion
Strengthen lemon, orange and bergamot accords
Add a classic aldehydic sparkle to floral perfumes
Enhance rose, jasmine, neroli and orange-blossom accords
Create clean, fresh soap and linen-type fragrances
Add complexity to citrus, floral, green and waxy accords
It is a very powerful fragrance material, so formulators generally work with it at low concentrations or as a pre-dilution for easier dosing.
Aldehyde C-10
