Canthoxal
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 5462-06-6
A sweet anisic note with a soft basil fennel character and a green fruity facet. Natural and versatile, it builds juicy melon and pear accords and floral notes like mimosa.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Anisic |
| Descriptor 2 | Sweet |
| Descriptor 3 | Herbal |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 48 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 5462-06-6 |
| INCI Name | Methoxyhydratropaldehyde |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H14O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 178.23 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanal |
| InChIKey | VLFBSPUPYFTTNF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
4-Methoxy-alpha-methylbenzenepropanal, 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanal, 2-Methyl-3-(p-methoxyphenyl)propanal, 2-(p-Anisyl)propanal, 2-Anisylpropional, L7qwj4uspc, p-Methoxyhydratropaldehyde, 2-Methyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propionaldehyde, p-Methoxy-alpha-methylhydrocinnamaldehyde, Benzenepropanal, 4-methoxy-alpha-methyl-, 3-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropionaldehyde, Hydrocinnamaldehyde, p-methoxy-alpha-methyl-, anisyl propanal, p-anisyl propanal, para-anisyl propanal, 2-anisyl propional, 2-(para-anisyl) propanal, p-anisylpropanal, para-anisylpropanal, benzenepropanal, 4-methoxy-a-methyl-, canthorg, canthoxal (IFF), cantonal, fennaldehyde, floral anise, foliaver, hydrocinnamaldehyde, p-methoxy-a-methyl-, 2-methoxy-3-(p-methoxyphenyl) propanal, 2-methoxy-3-(para-methoxyphenyl) propanal, 4-methoxy-a-methylbenzenepropanal, 4-methoxy-alpha-methyl benzene propanal, p-methoxy-alpha-methyl hydrocinnamaldehyde, para-methoxy-alpha-methyl hydrocinnamaldehyde, methoxyhydratropaldehyde, methoxyphenal, 3-(para-methoxyphenyl)-2-methyl propionaldehyde, 2-methyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl) propionaldehyde, 2-methyl-3-(p-methoxyphenyl)-propanaldehyde
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 261.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 93.89 °C |
| Density | 1.03800 |
| Refractive Index | 1.51700 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.010000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.2 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 386.9 mg/L @ 25 C (est); acid cleaner |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.11 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.14 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.75 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 2.5 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.64 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.64 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.64 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.21 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.11 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.86 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.86 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.21 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 2.7 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.75 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 4.1 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.21 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.21 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 51 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Eugenol | 0.1 % |
| Methyl Chavicol | 0.001 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Eugenol | 0.1 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
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.