Herbology Aldehyde C-12 Lauric (10% in DPG) is a classic aroma chemical widely used in perfumery to create fresh, clean, soapy, and citrus-floral fragrances. Known for its distinctive waxy, aldehydic sparkle with subtle citrus and floral undertones, this ingredient brings brightness and elegance to perfume compositions.
This pre-diluted 10% solution in DPG (Dipropylene Glycol) makes it easier to handle, blend, and dose accurately—perfect for both beginners and professional perfumers. Aldehyde C-12 Lauric is famously used in classic French perfumes and luxury soap fragrances, where it adds a “clean laundry” freshness and enhances top notes with a radiant lift.
Key Benefits:
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Waxy Citrus Fresh: Aldehydic aroma with clean, soapy character
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Clean Soapy Freshness: Adds laundry-like brightness to compositions
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Floral Enhancement: Lifts citrus, floral, and aldehydic blends
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Sparkling Diffusion: Radiant top-note lift and projection
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Pre-Diluted Formula: 10% in DPG for easy and safe use
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Professional Quality: Trusted by perfumers and DIY creators
Perfumery Profile:
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Note Type: Top Note
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Scent Character: Waxy, fresh, clean, citrus-floral, slightly fatty-green
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Recommended Usage: 0.5% – 2.5%
Common Uses:
- Fine fragrances and luxury perfumes
- Soaps, shampoos, and detergents
- Body mists and deodorants
- Candles and home fragrance products
- Attars and oil-based perfumes
How to Use:
Use at low concentrations (typically 0.5%–2.5%) to add brightness and aldehydic lift to your fragrance blends. Start with small amounts, as it is highly diffusive and powerful.
Key Features
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Bright, waxy-citrus aldehydic scent with creamy-soapy nuance
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Adds brilliance, airiness, and freshness to top notes
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Perfect for aldehydic florals, chypres, and classic perfumery
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Used in trace amounts due to high impact
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Stable in alcohol and oil-based compositions
Product Information
| Property |
Details |
| INCI Name |
Dodecanal (Aldehyde C12 Lauric) |
| CAS Number |
112-54-9 |
| Molecular Formula |
C12H24O |
| Appearance |
Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Odor Profile |
Waxy, citrusy, aldehydic, slightly metallic |
| Purity |
≥98% |
| Flash Point |
~110°C |
| Solubility |
Soluble in alcohol and oils |
| Recommended Usage |
0.01% – 0.1% (extremely potent) |
| Category |
Fatty Aldehyde / Top Note Modifier – Perfumery Use |
Application Tips
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Use 0.03–0.08% in floral-aldehydic or chypre perfumes for lift and sparkle
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Pair with bergamot, neroli, aldehyde C11, and white musks for classic effect
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Adds clean-soapy freshness to soaps, body sprays, and vintage blends
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Pre-dilute in alcohol or DPG for precise dosage due to potency
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HERBOLOGY delivers premium-quality Aldehyde C-12 Lauric for perfumers seeking to create fresh, clean, and elegantly bright fragrances with a classic aldehydic signature.
