Bourgeonal

Bourgeonal is a powerful, diffusive fresh floral muguet, with a watery green character.

It is a synthetic aromatic aldehyde that is most commonly used in fragrances and perfumes, soaps, detergents and cosmetics due to its pleasing floral aroma.

It is commonly used in combination with muguet aldehydes such as Florosa

Bourgeonal is also notable in scientific studies for its effect on human sperm cells. It can activate certain olfactory receptors (like OR1D2) which is expressed in both the nose and in sperm, influencing chemotaxis – a phenomenon where sperm move in response to chemical stimuli. This has made it a subject of interest in reproductive biology and chemosensory research.

Despite its biological effects in lab studies, bourgeonal is not naturally occurring and is mainly of interest in biochemical and fragrance applications.

Product specification.

CAS No: 18127-01-0
Odour Description (decreasing): Powerful, Sweet, Floral, Muguet
Odour Strength: Medium (recommend smelling in a 10% solution or less)
Usage: Up to 0.47% of the fragrance concentrate
Substantivity: 104 hour(s) at 100%
Solvent: DPG to give a 50% solution of Bougeonal
Synonyms: Lillional, Cyclamen Propanol, Bourgeonal (Givaudan)
Name: 3-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)propanal
Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₁₈O
IFRA:

Not Hazardous According To EC 1272/2008

Professional/Industrial use only.