About this material
Aldehyde C-16 (Strawberry Glycidate) is a fruity, aromatic Strawberry, Honey, phenolic fantasy top note modifier.
Often used in floral compositions to add a gentle fruity tonality, it can also add warmth and sweetness, supporting top notes and blending well with Ionones and other fruity lactones and esters.
Deliberately mis-named Aldehyde C16; Strawberry Glycidate is not an aldehyde but an epoxide ester and was deliberately mis-named to throw competing researchers in the industry trying to replicate aroma molecules off the scent. By naming the molecule Aldehyde C16 other chemists would think the new molecule was an Aldehyde, which would start their research off in completely the wrong direction. The name Aldehyde C16 stuck however and even though it is not an aldehyde, it’s still commonly referred to and recognised by that name.
Aldehyde C16 is used in perfume compositions not only for its fruity note which is utilised in lipstick perfumes with Ionones and fruity Lactones, but also as a sweetener in floral complexes for use in fragrance types other than the typical floral ones, e.g. Chypre, Oriental, etc. It blends well with the aliphatic aldehydes for sweet and powerful topnote base complexes, with Hydroxycitronellal, Ionones, Aldehyde C18 and Undecanolide, etc. in floral or sweet-woody or woody aldehydic bases, and it is a classical item in Rose compositions.
Aldehyde C16 Strawberry Glycidate is often described as smelling like “fantasy strawberry”, meaning… a little goes a long way!
Besides adding Strawberry to a perfume; Aldehyde C16 also carries a sweet floral undertone. This makes it the perfect partner to floral notes like Rose and Jasmine.
Whilst we confine strawberry picking to the fields, almost all perfumers will choose Aldehyde C16 when they want to introduce Strawberry into a fragrance and is a must have for every perfumer.
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
Note position
Top note
Material character
A closer lookOdour strength
Not listed
Tenacity / substantivity
Not listed
Fragrance development
Top note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Molecular identity
C12H14O3
CAS-linked compound reference — Ethyl 3-methyl-3-phenylglycidate
This compound record is linked to the explicitly recorded CAS number. It is not supplier confirmation of the supplied grade, purity, stereochemistry, isomer proportions or complete composition.
- Reference molecular weight
- 206.24 g/mol
- Reference IUPAC name
- ethyl 3-methyl-3-phenyloxirane-2-carboxylate
More compound properties
Computed and structural reference properties for the named compound. These are not measured supplier specifications or properties of a complete dilution, mixture or batch.
- XLogP (computed)
- 1.9
- Exact mass (Da)
- 206.094294304
- Monoisotopic mass (Da)
- 206.094294304
- Topological polar surface area (Ų)
- 38.8
- Complexity
- 245
- Formal charge
- 0
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 3
- Rotatable bonds
- 4
- Heavy atoms
- 15
- Isotope atoms
- 0
- Atom stereocentres
- 2
- Bond stereocentres
- 0
- Covalent units
- 1
- SMILES
- CCOC(=O)C1C(O1)(C)C2=CC=CC=C2
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C12H14O3/c1-3-14-11(13)10-12(2,15-10)9-7-5-4-6-8-9/h4-8,10H,3H2,1-2H3
- InChIKey
- LQKRYVGRPXFFAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Reference data checked 2026-10-27.
CAS 77-83-8 · reference checked 2026-10-27.
Fragrance allergen reference
Generic regulatory reference only. This is not a supplier allergen declaration, measured composition, allergen-free claim or finished-product labelling assessment.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
European Union / Northern Ireland
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 with 11 November 2025 corrigendum; checked 2026-10-26.
Held EU transition dates: placing noncompliant products on the market until 2026-07-31; making them available until 2028-07-31. Check applicability and current law for the intended market. 2025 corrigendum.
Great Britain
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (Great Britain) · legislation.gov.uk current text checked 2026-10-26.
Current supplier composition or allergen declarations are required to assess naturals, bases, mixtures and actual concentrations. Reference data checked 2026-10-26; bundle 2026-10-27. Supplementary private documents remain separate.
Product specification
| CAS number | 77-83-8 |
|---|---|
| Odour description (decreasing) | Sweet, Berry, Strawberry, Fruity, Floral Nuances, Powerful |
| Solvent | None |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Synonyms | Strawberry Glycidate, Ethyl Methyl Phenyl Glycidate |
Safety & handling
Hazard statements:
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements:
- P261 Avoid breathing vapour or dust.
- P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- P273 Avoid release to the environment.
- P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
- P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- P391 Collect spillage.
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to: approved disposal site.
Professional/Industrial use only.
Datasheets & customer documents
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Documentation Supply PolicyIFRA formulation guide
Generic reference only — not an IFRA certificate, compliance decision or use recommendation. The Responsible Person and qualified safety assessor must assess the actual finished formula using current applicable IFRA Standards, supplementary documentation where available and the CPSR.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
Source: 51st Amendment overview, held source checked 2026-10-21. Bundle 2026-10-27. Individual Standards prevail over the overview.
No direct IFRA overview entry matched the recorded CAS in this held dataset. This does not mean unrestricted use, absence of relevant Standards or compliance. Constituent restrictions may still apply.
IFRA source overview · Individual IFRA Standards and supplementary documentation
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Creative ideas to explore
Creative directions, not tested formulas.Fruit with its peel
With citrus and leafy contrastsExplore a fruit sketch that includes a suggestion of peel or leaf. Compare those accents separately against the fruity reference, noticing whether they create a fresher impression or pull the idea away from the fruit you imagined.
An orchard in bloom
With rose or another familiar flowerPlace the fruity direction beside a simple floral accord. Keep a flower-only comparison and assess whether the fruit reads as a supporting accent, a juicy centre or a separate note that needs a different setting.
Fruit and cream
With vanilla and soft wood directionsSketch a more rounded fruit idea with vanilla as one variation and soft wood as another. Compare sweetness and texture before combining both, leaving room for the original fruity character to remain identifiable in the study.








Luiza Every (verified owner) –
Lovely product
suson.teodor (verified owner) –
Sweet, fruity, and creamy — adds a soft strawberry nuance to gourmand and floral blends.