About this material
Aldehyde C12 Lauric Dodecanal
One of the classic Aldehydes, Aldehyde C12 Lauric, also known as Lauric Dodecanal, is a long-chain aliphatic aldehyde.
It has a fatty, waxy, citrusy, and floral aroma and is widely used in the fragrance industry.
It’s versatile character allows its use in a variety of odour types: cologne, violet, pine, chypre.
Good fabric substantivity.
Uses:
- Perfumery: Used in floral, citrus, and aldehydic fragrances (commonly found in Chanel No. 5 and other classic perfumes).
- Flavoring: Imparts a citrusy, slightly waxy note in food applications, often used in artificial citrus flavours.
- Cosmetics & Soaps: Contributes to fresh, aldehydic top notes in soaps and detergents.
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
Note position
Top note
Material character
A closer lookOdour strength
Listed qualitative strength
Tenacity / substantivity
368 hour(s)
at 100%
Listed reference conditions
Supplied strength is 1% in DPG.
Fragrance development
Top note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Molecular identity
C12H24O
- Molecular weight
- 184.32 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- dodecanal
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)
- 4.9
- Exact mass (Da)
- 184.182715385
- Monoisotopic mass (Da)
- 184.182715385
- Topological polar surface area (Ų)
- 17.1
- Complexity
- 99
- Formal charge
- 0
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 1
- Rotatable bonds
- 10
- Heavy atoms
- 13
- Isotope atoms
- 0
- Atom stereocentres
- 0
- Bond stereocentres
- 0
- Covalent units
- 1
- SMILES
- CCCCCCCCCCCC=O
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C12H24O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13/h12H,2-11H2,1H3
- InChIKey
- HFJRKMMYBMWEAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Reference data checked 2026-10-27.
Structure of the named active material; product supplied at 1% in DPG.
This molecular reference matches the catalogue’s recorded CAS and formula. It does not confirm the supplied grade, purity, stereochemistry, isomer proportions, composition, impurities or unlisted constituents.
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 undiluted material reference. These data refer to the named active material, not the complete supplied dilution. A raw-material IFRA ceiling is not a use level for this diluted product. The assessor must account for the actual concentration, carrier and all other formula contributions.
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 | 112-54-9 |
|---|---|
| Odour description (decreasing) | Aldehydic, Soapy, Waxy, Citrus, Orange, Zesty, Green, Floral |
| Odour strength | High |
| Perfumery use | Effective from the smallest traces, through to 2%Listed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit. |
| Substantivity | 368 hour(s) at 100% |
| Solvent | DPG to give a 1% solution of Aldehyde C12 Lauric Dodecanal |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Synonyms | C-12 Lauric Aldehyde, N-Dodecanal, Dodecanaldehyde, Lauric Aldehyde, Lauric Aldehyde Natural |
| Named active molecular formula | C₁₂H₂₄O |
| IFRA document scope | Where an IFRA document is shared with the raw material, it refers to the raw, undiluted material. It is supplied as a reference for this diluted product; its stated limits are not limits for the supplied dilution. Check the document scope and assess the intended finished formulation. This notice does not confirm that a document is available. |
Safety & handling
Contains: Aldehyde C-12
Hazard statements:
- H315 Causes skin irritation.
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statements:
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water.
- P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- P333+P313 If skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing.
- P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
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 undiluted material reference. These data refer to the named active material, not the complete supplied dilution. A raw-material IFRA ceiling is not a use level for this diluted product. The assessor must account for the actual concentration, carrier and all other formula contributions.
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
Supplier certificates and private documents are separate evidence. Their availability does not determine whether this generic guide is shown. This is a dated local reference, not a live regulatory feed.
Creative ideas to explore
Creative directions, not tested formulas.Polished petals
With rose and soft floral notesExplore an aldehydic floral silhouette around a simple rose accord. Compare the opening and later impression with an unchanged floral reference; decide whether the effect feels airy, waxy or abstract before adding further complexity.
Citrus in white
With bergamot and a musk directionBuild a study around citrus brightness and a restrained musk backdrop. Let the aldehydic material be the changing variable, then note whether it supports the peel impression or takes the sketch towards a more abstract clean accord.
A softer frame
With sandalwood and powdery notesSet the listed aldehydic character against a soft wood or powder direction. Compare the balance through the evaluation rather than judging only the first impression, and keep any successful version simple enough to understand what changed.







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