Aldehyde C20 (10% in DPG)

Aldehyde C-20 (Aldehyde C20) (10% in DPG)

• INCI Name:
  Icosanal (and) Dipropylene Glycol (DPG) (as 10% solution)
• Molecular Formula:
  C₂₀H₄₀O
• CAS Number:
  112-54-9
• Alternate Names:
  • Aldehyde C-20
  • Icosyl Aldehyde
  • Fatty Aldehyde C20
  • Wax Aldehyde
  • Aldehyde C20 Solution (10% in DPG)
• Benefits & Uses (Short):
  • Adds waxy, fatty, slightly citrus-peel and floral aldehydic nuance
  • Enhances diffusion and “sparkling lift” in perfumes
  • Used in aldehydic florals, soaps, detergents, luxury fragrances
  • Improves brightness and elegant powdery cleanliness
  • Acts as top-note enhancer in complex compositions
• How It Works (Short):
  • Works as a highly volatile long-chain aldehyde that creates an immediate aromatic impact
  • Provides a waxy-citrus “sparkle” effect in the opening of perfumes
  • Gradually oxidizes and integrates into floral and musky heart/base notes
  • Enhances projection by increasing airiness and olfactory lift
  • DPG acts as a controlled-release carrier, improving stability and dosing accuracy
  • Helps bridge fresh aldehydic top notes into smoother floral and woody dry-down
• Olfactory Notes:
  • Waxy citrus peel
  • Soapy clean aldehydic
  • Slight floral-green nuance
  • Powdery fatty warmth
  • Bright sparkling top-note effect

• FAQs:

  Q: What is Aldehyde C-20 used for in perfumes?
  A: It is used to add waxy-citrus brightness and aldehydic lift in top notes.

  Q: Is Aldehyde C-20 strong?
  A: Yes, it is very powerful and used in very low concentrations.

  Q: Why is it diluted in DPG?
  A: Because it is highly potent and solid/waxy in nature, so dilution improves handling.

  Q: What type of perfumes use it most?
  A: Aldehydic florals, soaps, detergents, and classic luxury fragrances.

  Q: Is it natural or synthetic?
  A: It is a synthetic aroma chemical used for consistent fragrance performance.