Scentenal

Discover the quiet sophistication of Scentenal by Firmenich — a refined marine aldehyde note crafted for perfumers who seek both clarity and depth.

Scentenal unveils a luminous aquatic character, where airy marine freshness meets a delicate green floral heart.

Its profile is elegantly nuanced: a translucent watery brightness softened by subtle mossy undertones, evoking the sensation of sea breeze drifting across verdant coastal landscapes.

The result is a modern, polished material that feels both clean and intriguingly complex.

Highly prized for its versatility, Scentenal excels when woven into green accords, bringing lift and natural fluidity to chypres, eau de colognes, and contemporary masculine compositions.

In floral creations, it lends a sheer, dewy freshness—enhancing petals without overwhelming their natural beauty.

It also serves as an exceptional modifier for ozone and marine notes, refining their sharpness into something more rounded, sophisticated, and wearable.

Technically reliable as well as olfactively elegant, Scentenal remains stable across most formulation mediums.

Its impact is powerful even at minimal levels, typically used below 0.5% in fine fragrance—often in mere traces to achieve a subtle yet transformative effect.

For functional applications such as soaps and candles, it can be employed more generously, up to 2%, while maintaining its distinctive freshness.

Scentenal is not simply a marine note—it is a tool of precision, designed to elevate compositions with clarity, balance, and modern refinement.

Product specification.

CAS No: 86803-90-9
Odour Description (decreasing): Fresh, Marine, Sea Breeze, Watery, Floral, Ozone
Odour Strength: High
Usage: Effective from the smallest traces through to 2%
Substantivity: 287 hour(s) at 100%
Solvent: DPG to give a 1% solution of Scentenal
Synonyms: octahydro-5-methoxy-4,7-methano-1H-indene-2-carboxaldehyde, ocean carboxaldehyde
IFRA: 

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements:

• H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements:

• P261 Avoid breathing mist/vapours. 
• P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
• P273 Avoid release to the environment.
• P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. 
• P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. 
• P391 Collect spillage.