Aldehyde C12 Lauric

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.

Aldehyde C12 Lauric has a natural tendency to crystallise or solidify at cooler temperatures, as its melting point is close to room temperature (around 23–24 °C / 73–75 °F). This is a normal characteristic of the material and does not indicate a quality issue.

If solid, simply warm the bottle gently in a warm water bath (30–40 °C / 86–104 °F) and swirl until fully clear before use.

To keep the product liquid, store in a consistently warm environment and avoid repeated temperature fluctuations.

Product specification.

CAS No: 112-54-9
Odour Description (decreasing): Aldehydic, Soapy, Waxy, Citrus, Orange, Zesty, Green, Floral
Odour Strength: High (recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less)
Usage: Effective from the smallest traces, through to 2%
Substantivity: 368 hour(s) at 100%
Solvent: None
Synonyms: C-12 Lauric Aldehyde, N-Dodecanal, Dodecanaldehyde, Lauric Aldehyde, Lauric Aldehyde Natural
Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₂₄O
IFRA:

Signal word: Warning

Contains: Aldehyde C-12

Hazard statements:

• H315 Causes skin irritation.
• H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary statements:

Professional/Industrial use only.