About this material
Melozone
Melozone is a strikingly modern aroma molecule that captures the essence of crisp air, dewy greens, and the luminous freshness of open water.
Its profile unfolds as an evocative blend of airy marine notes, juicy melon nuances, and verdant green facets, all elevated by a distinctive aldehydic sparkle that lends a radiant, almost weightless clarity.
This unique composition brings a refined sense of purity and space to fragrance creations, evoking the sensation of a cool breeze drifting across a tranquil seascape.
Melozone’s fresh, ozonic character introduces both lift and transparency, making it an exceptional tool for perfumers seeking to create contemporary, clean accords with a natural yet sophisticated edge.
Particularly effective in enhancing vetiver compositions, Melozone imparts a polished freshness that softens earthiness while preserving depth and elegance.
The result is a beautifully balanced accord—crisp, modern, and effortlessly luxurious.
Ideal for fresh, aquatic, and green fragrance profiles, Melozone by IFF is a versatile ingredient that brings clarity, brightness, and an unmistakable signature of clean sophistication to fine perfumery.
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
Note position
Top note · Heart note
Material character
A closer lookOdour strength
(recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less)
Listed qualitative strength
Tenacity / substantivity
48 hour(s)
at 100%
Listed reference conditions
Supplied strength is 10% in DPG.
Fragrance development
Top note · Heart note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Molecular identity

C11H16O
CAS-linked compound reference — 4,7-Methano-1H-indenecarboxaldehyde, octahydro-
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.
Named active material only. These properties do not describe the complete supplied dilution or carrier.
- Reference molecular weight
- 164.24 g/mol
- Reference IUPAC name
- tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]decane-3-carbaldehyde
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)
- 2.6
- Exact mass (Da)
- 164.120115130
- Monoisotopic mass (Da)
- 164.120115130
- Topological polar surface area (Ų)
- 17.1
- Complexity
- 211
- Formal charge
- 0
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 1
- Rotatable bonds
- 1
- Heavy atoms
- 12
- Isotope atoms
- 0
- Atom stereocentres
- 5
- Bond stereocentres
- 0
- Covalent units
- 1
- SMILES
- C1CC2CC1C3C2C(CC3)C=O
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C11H16O/c12-6-9-3-4-10-7-1-2-8(5-7)11(9)10/h6-11H,1-5H2
- InChIKey
- USPJNXWHVJTDJW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Reference data checked 2026-10-27.
CAS 30772-79-3 · 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 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 | 30772-79-3 |
|---|---|
| Odour description (decreasing) | Green, Marine, Melon, Fresh Air, Aldehydic |
| Odour strength | Medium (recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less) |
| Perfumery use | Effective from the smallest traces, through to 4%Listed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit. |
| Substantivity | 48 hour(s) at 100% |
| Solvent | DPG to give a 10% solution of Melozone |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Synonyms | Melon Carboxaldehyde, Tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]Decane-3-Carbaldehyde, Vertral, Vetival |
| 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: 10191-41-0 Tocopherol
Hazard statements:
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements:
- P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours.
- P280 Wear protective gloves.
- P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
- P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
- P391 Collect spillage.
- P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
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.Leaf and blossom
With rose and garden floralsExplore a green floral sketch around a clear flower reference. Compare the leafy accent with the flower alone and decide whether the scene suggests a cut stem, a growing garden or a greener abstraction you want to develop.
Peel and leaf
With bergamot and herbal directionsUse citrus as a bright setting for the green material, then try an herbal alternative as a separate variation. Keeping those contrasts apart makes it easier to choose between a peel-focused idea and a leafy cologne.
A shaded wood
With transparent woods and soft muskSketch a green wood direction with a restrained backdrop. Follow the leafy character as the study develops, comparing a wood-only reference to decide whether the scene suggests fresh branches, shaded timber or a softer woodland impression.








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