Canthoxal

Aroma Chemicals

Canthoxal

Presents a distinctive anisic-balsamic character with sweet fennel and basil facets, balanced by a subtle raspberry-like fruitiness and herbaceous green nuances.

Aroma ChemicalMiddleCAS: 5462-06-6

Odor Strength

Medium

Odor Type

Balsamic

Functional Profile

How perfumers typically use Canthoxal in their compositions.

Accent

3 formulas

0.0%2.2%3.5%

Build

1 formulas

3.3%3.3%3.3%

Common Formula Contexts

Fragrance styles and categories where Canthoxal appears most often.

Fresh Citrus

2 formulas

3.3%3.4%3.5%

Floral Bouquet

1 formulas

0.0%0.0%0.0%

Oriental Amber

1 formulas

3.2%3.2%3.2%

TGSC Descriptions

Luebke, William tgsc, (1986): Sweet aniseed basil fennel raspberry green

Other Descriptions

Canthoxal

IFF: Licorice, basil, fennel, anise notes with a slight fruity, watery modification

Taytonn ASCC: Anise/ anisic/ anis, balsamic, basil, fennel, floral, herbal/ herbaceous, licorice

Canthoxal molecular structure or representation

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Essential Specs

Odor Type:

Balsamic

CAS #:

5462-06-6

Odor Strength:

Medium

Pyramid:

Middle

Odor Notes

Also Known As

Canthoxal

Para-Anisyl Propanal

Canthoxal (Iff)