Myristaldehyde
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 124-25-4
A waxy fatty note with an amber character and a soft incense facet. Dry and natural, it adds a citrus musk lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Aldehydic |
| Descriptor 2 | Waxy |
| Descriptor 3 | Balsamic |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 400 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 124-25-4 |
| INCI Name | Myristaldehyde |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C14H28O |
| Mol. Weight | 212.37 |
| IUPAC Name | tetradecanal |
| InChIKey | UHUFTBALEZWWIH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
aldehyde C-14 myristic, aldehyde C-14, myristic, myristic aldehyde, myristyl aldehyde, tetradecanal, 1-tetradecanal, N-tetradecanal, tetradecyl aldehyde, 1-tetradecyl aldehyde, tetradecylaldehyde
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 260 °C |
| Melting Point | 20.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 110.00 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.006000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 6.008 |
| Solubility | alcohol; dipropylene glycol; water, 0.4852 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow solid |
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