About this material
A colourless, oily liquid, Aldehyde C11 is a component of perfumes, although naturally occurring in citrus oils, it is more commonly produced commercially by Hydroformylation of Decene.
Probably the most commonly used aldehyde for its “Aldehydic” effect.
Use in conjunction with other aldehydes up to levels of a couple of percent. Trace amounts of this aldehyde give a beautiful, rich and natural floral effect.
Classified as bitter and fresh. which makes it a great component to any Aldehydic composition.
Arctander describes C11 as: “Powerful, mildly waxy, rosy-citrusy odor of moderate to good tenacity. The odour could be classified as one of the prototypes of the term: ‘aldehydic’ door.” It’s unusual diffusive power, the lift and radiation it can introduce in a fragrance, are highly appreciated effects; even in soap perfumes. As a supporting note to Rose, Ambre, Moss and many other fragrance types, it is a very versatile material.”
C11 is a particularly awkward material that can tend to solidify at room temperature if not diluted, so a warm water bath may be required if storage of the material in its raw state is preferred.
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
Note position
Top note
Material character
A closer lookOdour strength
(recommend smelling in a 1% solution or less)
Listed qualitative strength
Tenacity / substantivity
72 hour(s)
at 100%
Listed reference conditions
Fragrance development
Top note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Molecular identity
C11H22O
CAS-linked compound reference — Undecanal
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
- 170.29 g/mol
- Reference IUPAC name
- undecanal
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)
- 4.3
- Exact mass (Da)
- 170.167065321
- Monoisotopic mass (Da)
- 170.167065321
- Topological polar surface area (Ų)
- 17.1
- Complexity
- 89
- Formal charge
- 0
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 1
- Rotatable bonds
- 9
- Heavy atoms
- 12
- Isotope atoms
- 0
- Atom stereocentres
- 0
- Bond stereocentres
- 0
- Covalent units
- 1
- SMILES
- CCCCCCCCCCC=O
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C11H22O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12/h11H,2-10H2,1H3
- InChIKey
- KMPQYAYAQWNLME-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Reference data checked 2026-10-27.
CAS 112-44-7 · 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.
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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 | 112-44-7 |
|---|---|
| Odour description (decreasing) | Waxy, Soapy, Floral, Aldehydic, Citrus, Green, Fatty, Fresh, Laundry |
| Odour strength | High (recommend smelling in a 1% solution or less) |
| Perfumery use | Effective from the smallest traces, through to 1%Listed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit. |
| Substantivity | 72 hour(s) at 100% |
| Solvent | None |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Synonyms | Aldehyde C11 ENIC (Undecanal), Undecanal 97, Aldehyde C11 Undecylic (Undecanal) |
Additional listed details
Odour Description at 1% in DPG (decreasing): Waxy, Soapy, Floral, Aldehydic, Citrus, Green, Fatty, Fresh, Laundry
Safety & handling
Hazard statements:
- H315 Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary statements:
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water.
- P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Professional/Industrial use only.
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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.Petals and peel
With bergamot and a light citrus ideaExplore a brighter version of the floral character using a simple citrus counterpoint. Compare it with the unchanged flower accord and note whether the citrus frames the bloom or becomes the main subject of the sketch.
Stem and blossom
With geranium and leafy notesSketch the flower with a greener setting, keeping leaf and blossom as distinct ideas. Compare a clean floral reference with the greener version to decide how much of the imagined stem and garden belongs in the composition.
Petals over wood
With a transparent wood directionPlace the floral material against a spare wood backdrop and follow the balance through the evaluation. Try a softer wood variation separately, then choose whether your flower needs an open, airy setting or a smoother, more enveloping frame.







RJR (verified owner) –
Vintage glamour energy
Simon Ilinkin (verified owner) –
suson.teodor (verified owner) –
Aldehyde C11 Undecyclic – Fresh, waxy, and citrusy — adds sparkle, lift, and diffusion to floral and soapy accords.