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Description
CAS: 5462-06-6
Canthoxal® (Anisyl Propanal) is a refined fragrance ingredient appreciated in perfumery for its soft, sweet, and delicately floral character. Its scent profile is typically described as powdery, slightly balsamic, and gently anisic, with elegant muguet and hawthorn-like nuances, accompanied by a subtle sweet almond and vanilla-like warmth.
The material usually appears as a clear to pale liquid with low to moderate viscosity, and is valued for its smooth diffusion and refined floral softness in fragrance compositions. Its character is elegant and comforting, making it particularly effective for adding a soft powdery floral touch to a blend.
Canthoxal is especially appreciated for its ability to create a smooth anisic floral effect that enhances the softness and roundness of a composition without becoming heavy or overly sweet. It brings a gentle, creamy floral nuance that integrates seamlessly into both classic and modern fragrance structures.
In practical perfumery, Canthoxal is frequently used to enhance muguet, hawthorn, and powdery floral accords, while also adding softness and a subtle gourmand warmth to the heart of a fragrance. It blends particularly well with heliotrope, vanillin, floral notes, musks, and balsamic materials, making it suitable for many fragrance styles including powdery florals, soft gourmand compositions, and elegant classic perfumes.
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CAS:
5462--06-6