Aldehyde C-12 MNA – Fresh Aldehydic Citrus Aroma Chemical for Perfumery
Chemical Spotlight: Aldehyde C-12 MNA (Methyl Nonyl Acetaldehyde)
CAS Number: 110-41-8
Other Names: 2-Methylundecanal, Methyl Nonyl Acetaldehyde, MNA
Odor Profile: Aldehyde C-12 MNA has a clean, fresh, fatty-aldehydic aroma with a softer, sweeter and rounder character than Lauric Aldehyde (C-12). It imparts a classic soapy-clean lift with floral and waxy facets, widely used in fine aldehydic and floral perfumery.
Key Characteristics
- Odor Type: Aldehydic, Clean, Fatty, Floral, Soapy
- Odor Strength: Strong
- Appearance: Colourless to Pale Yellow Liquid
- Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and fragrance oils; insoluble in water
- Flash Point: ~75°C
Applications
- Fine Perfumery: Aldehydic top note in classic floral, chypre and fougère compositions
- Floral Bases: Rose, jasmine, muguet and white floral compounds
- Agarbatti / Incense: Clean, soapy top note in floral incense compounds
- Cosmetics & Soaps: Soap fragrances, shampoos and personal care products
Usage Guidelines
Recommended usage: 0.01–1% in finished fragrance compounds. Dilute in DEP, DPG or alcohol before blending. Pairs excellently with rose, jasmine, linalool and Galaxolide.
Why Choose LargAroma?
High-purity Aldehyde C-12 MNA with reliable batch consistency, supplied to perfumers, cosmetic manufacturers and agarbatti compounders across India.
Available in 50g, 100g, 200g and 500g packs. Bulk quantities available on request.