Aldehyde C-9 (Nonanal) – Fresh Citrus Rose Aroma Chemical for Perfumery
Chemical Spotlight: Aldehyde C-9 (Nonanal)
CAS Number: 124-19-6
Other Names: Nonanal, Pelargonaldehyde, n-Nonanaldehyde
Odor Profile: Aldehyde C-9 has a powerful, fatty, waxy, rosy and citrus-like aroma with a clean, fresh aldehydic lift. At high dilution it develops a beautiful floral-rose character, making it a classic top-note brightener in fine perfumery.
Key Characteristics
- Odor Type: Fatty, Waxy, Citrus, Rose, Aldehydic
- Odor Strength: Very Strong (use at trace levels)
- Appearance: Colourless to Pale Yellow Liquid
- Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and fragrance oils; insoluble in water
- Flash Point: ~63°C
Applications
- Fine Perfumery: Classic aldehydic top note; key ingredient in aldehydic floral compositions
- Floral Fragrances: Rose, lily, muguet, and white floral bases
- Agarbatti / Incense: Adds fresh, clean top note lift to floral incense compounds
- Cosmetics & Soaps: Used at trace levels to brighten floral soap and lotion fragrances
Usage Guidelines
Recommended usage: 0.01–0.5% in finished fragrance compounds. Extremely potent — use at trace levels. Always dilute in DEP or DPG before use. Overdosing produces an unpleasant greasy note.
Why Choose LargAroma?
High-purity Aldehyde C-9 supplied for consistent odor quality and batch-to-batch reliability, ideal for perfumers and fragrance compounders across India.
Available in 50g, 100g, 200g and 500g packs. Bulk quantities available on request.