Cyclamen Aldehyde
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 103-95-7
Fresh, green and watery floral with a clean lily of the valley and cyclamen character and a soft, slightly cucumber green facet. Powerful and diffusive, it adds an ozonic, airy lift to marine and muguet accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Green |
| Descriptor 3 | Cyclamen |
| Odor Impact1 | 75 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 40 h |
| Tenacity2 | 72 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 | 103-95-7 |
| INCI Name | Cyclamen aldehyde |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C13H18O |
| Mol. Weight | 190.28 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-methyl-3-(4-propan-2-ylphenyl)propanal |
| InChIKey | ZFNVDHOSLNRHNN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
2-Methyl-3-(p-isopropylphenyl)propionaldehyde, Alpha-methyl-p-isopropyl Phenyl propyl Aldehyde, Methyl-3-(para-isopropyl Phenyl)propionaldehyde, Cyclosal, Alpha-methyl-p-isopropyl Hydrocinnamaldehyde, aldehyde B, Cyclamal, Rhodial, alpha-Methyl-p-isopropyldihydrocinnamaldehyde, Cyclaviol, Cymal, Cymbilide, alpha Methyl para iso propyl phenylpropionaldehyde, alpha Methyl para iso propyl hydrocinnamic aldehyde, Lime aldehyde, Alpine violet, benzenepropanal, a-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-, 3-p-cumenyl-2-methyl propionaldehyde, 3-para-cumenyl-2-methyl propionaldehyde, 3-p-cumenyl-2-methylpropionaldehyde, 3-para-cumenyl-2-methylpropionaldehyde, 3-(p-cumenyl)-2-methylpropionaldehyde, cyclamen aldehyde extra, cyclamen aldehyde FCC, cyclemen aldehyde, 2-methyl-3-(4-propan-2-ylphenyl)propanal, 2-methyl-3-(p-isopropyl phenyl) propionaldehyde, 2-methyl-3-(para-isopropyl phenyl) propionaldehyde, 2-methyl-3-(para-isopropylphenyl)propionaldehyde, 2-methyl-3-[4-(propan-2-yl)phenyl]propanal, alpha-methyl-4-(1-methyl ethyl) benzene propanal, a-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)benzenepropanal, alpha-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)benzenepropanal, alpha-methyl-p-isopropylhydrocinnamaldehyde, alpha-methyl-p-isopropylphenylpropyl aldehyde, alpha-methyl-para-isopropyl hydrocinnamaldehyde, alpha-methyl-para-isopropyl phenyl propyl aldehyde, 3-(4-propan-2-ylphenyl)butanal, iso propyl methyl hydrocinnamaldehyde, 3-(4-iso propyl phenyl)-2-methyl propanal
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 270.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 109.00 °C |
| Density | 0.946 |
| Refractive Index | 1.503 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.009000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.3 |
| Solubility | Soluble in most fixed oils; Insoluble in propylene glycol, glycerin, water |
| Appearance | Liquid; Dry Powder; Liquid; CBI |
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 | 0.038 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.95 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.45 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.076 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.076 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.025 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.076 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.076 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.076 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.025 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.23 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.23 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 0.72 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.025 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.025 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | 16 % |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction / Specification |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
| Specification | Cyclamen aldehyde should not contain more than 1.5% of Cyclamen alcohol. |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Cinnamic alcohol | 0.02 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Cinnamyl alcohol | 0.02 % |
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.