Jasmonal A
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 122-40-7
Soft, oily jasmine with a mild floral, slightly waxy character. Smooth and inexpensive, it is a workhorse of jasmine, gardenia and white floral accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Jasmin |
| Descriptor 3 | Balsamic |
| Odor Impact1 | 100 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 256 h |
| Tenacity2 | 256 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 | 122-40-7 |
| INCI Name | 2-benzylideneheptanal |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C14H18O |
| Mol. Weight | 202.29 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-benzylideneheptanal |
| InChIKey | HMKKIXGYKWDQSV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Alpha-amylcinnamaldehyde, amyl cinnamal, alpha- amyl cinnamaldehyde, amyl cinnamic acid aldehyde, amyl cinnamic aldehyde, alpha- amyl-beta-phenyl acrolein, benzylidene heptanal, benzylideneheptanal, buxine, flomine, flosal, floxine, jasmin aldehyde, jasminal, jasminaldehyde, jasmona, pentyl cinnamaldehyde, alpha- pentyl cinnamaldehyde, alpha- pentyl-beta-phenyl acrolein, phenyl methylene) heptanal, amyl cinnamaldehyde, 2-amyl cinnamaldehyde, alpha-amyl cinnamaldehyde natural, alpha-amyl cinnamic aldehyde, amyl cinnamic aldehyde alpha, amyl cinnamic aldehyde natural, a-amyl cinnamic aldehyde, amyl cinnamic aldehyde, natural, alpha-amyl-beta-phenyl acrolein, a-amylcinnamaldehyde, alpha-amylcinnamic aldehyde, 2-benzylidene heptanal, 2-benzylideneheptanal, heptanal, 2-(phenylmethylene)-, jasmine aldehyde, 2-pentyl cinnamaldehyde, alpha-pentyl cinnamaldehyde, alpha-pentyl-beta-phenyl acrolein, a-pentylcinnamaldehyde, alpha-pentylcinnamaldehyde
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 284.0 °C |
| Melting Point | 80.00 °C |
| Flash Point | >100 °C |
| Density | 0.9711 |
| Refractive Index | 1.5381 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.002000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.2 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Appearance | CBI; Liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.50 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.53 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.99 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 8.9 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 2.5 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.99 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.99 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.33 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.99 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.99 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.99 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.33 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 3.5 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.99 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 5.5 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.33 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.33 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 52 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzaldehyde | 0.03 % |
| Benzyl Benzoate (bb) | 0.02 % |
| Benzyl Alcohol (ba) | 0.008 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzaldehyde | 0.03 % |
| Benzyl benzoate | 0.02 % |
| Benzyl alcohol | 0.008 % |
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.