Aroma ChemicalBalsamicMiddle note
Canthoxal.
Presents a distinctive anisic-balsamic character with sweet fennel and basil facets, balanced by a subtle raspberry-like fruitiness and herbaceous green nuances.
CAS Registry
5462-06-6
Odor Strength
Medium
Pyramid
Middle
IFRA Status
Restricted
Cat 4 · Fine fragranceFrom the literature
TGSC, suppliers, and others, quoted as filed.
Luebke, William tgsc, (1986)“Sweet aniseed basil fennel raspberry green”
IFF“Licorice, basil, fennel, anise notes with a slight fruity, watery modification”
Taytonn ASCC“Anise/ anisic/ anis, balsamic, basil, fennel, floral, herbal/ herbaceous, licorice”
Functional profile
How perfumers typically use Canthoxal — concentration ranges (min · median · max) across community formulas.
Accent
3 formulas
Build
1 formula
Common formula contexts
Fragrance styles and categories where Canthoxal appears most often.
Fresh Citrus
2 formulas
Floral Bouquet
1 formula
Oriental Amber
1 formula
