Bourgeonal
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 18127-01-0
Fresh, watery muguet with a green, aldehydic character and a soft woody sandalwood depth. Clean and diffusive, it builds lily of the valley and floral aldehydic accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Muguet |
| Descriptor 3 | Aldehydic |
| Odor Impact1 | 80 |
| Tenacity1 | 80 h |
| Tenacity2 | 104 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 18127-01-0 |
| INCI Name | 4-tert-butyldihydrocinnamaldehyde |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C13H18O |
| Mol. Weight | 190.28 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propanal |
| InChIKey | FZJUFJKVIYFBSY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
P-tert-butyldihydrocinnamaldehyde, 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)benzenepropanal, p-tert.Butyldihydrocinnamaldehyde, 3-(4-tert.Butylphenyl)-propanal, benzenepropanal, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-, bourgeonal (Givaudan), burgeonal, p-tert-butyl dihydrocinnamaldehyde, para-tert-butyl dihydrocinnamaldehyde, para-tert-butyl hydrocinnamic aldehyde, 3-(4-tert-butyl phenyl) propanal, 3-(4-tert-butyl phenyl) propionaldehyde, 3-(4-tert-butyl-phenyl)propionaldehyde, 3-(4-(tert-butyl)phenyl)propanal, para-tert-butyldihydrocinnamaldehyde, p-tert-butylhydrocinnamic aldehyde, 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propanal, 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propionaldehyde, cyclamen propanal, 4-(1,1-dimethyl ethyl) benzene propanal, 3-(4-(1,1-dimethyl ethyl)-phenyl) propanal, 3-(4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-phenyl)propanal, langeonal, lilional, lilional forte, liliphenal, 3-[4-(2-methyl-2-propanyl)phenyl]propanal
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 300 °C |
| Flash Point | 73 °C |
| Density | 0.95500 |
| Refractive Index | 1.50800 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.009000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.3 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 21.05 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | Liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.00052 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.025 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.15 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.47 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.12 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.10 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.11 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.034 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.00052 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.066 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.066 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.034 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.41 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.13 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 0.77 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.034 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.034 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | 17 % |
| IFRA Amendment | 52 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.