• 10% dilution in DPG for precision and ease of use
• Adds aldehydic sparkle and waxy citrus-green brightness to top notes
• Excellent in floral aldehydic perfumes, white florals, muguet, and vintage compositions
• Widely used in classic French-style perfumes and luxury bath blends
• Suitable for attars, solid perfumes, and oil-based fragrance formulas

Aldehyde C-12 Lauric (10% in DPG) is a classic fatty aldehyde known for its waxy, citrusy, floral-green character. It provides a sparkling, diffusive freshness often described as clean, airy, and radiant, making it a signature ingredient in aldehydic florals, vintage-style perfumes, and luxury soap blends.

This 10% dilution in DPG (Dipropylene Glycol) makes it easier to use in oil-based perfumes, attars, roll-ons, incense blends, and solid perfumes. Aldehyde C-12 Lauric helps lift the top notes, enhance floral diffusion, and build a refined soapy-clean profile.

INCI Name: Aldehyde C-12 Lauric

CAS Number: 112-54-9

Molecular Formula: C12H24O

Appearance: Clear to slightly yellow liquid

Odor Description: Soapy citrus, waxy, green-floral, aldehydic

Purity: 10% in DPG

Boiling Point: ~260°C

Flash Point: ~110°C

Density: ~0.83 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and DPG

Recommended Usage Level: 0.2%–3% of this dilution

Category: Aldehydic Modifier – Top/Heart Note – Perfumery Use

Use 0.5–2.5% to add sparkling aldehydic lift to florals, citrus colognes, and clean floral musky blends.

💡 To add a radiant aldehydic sparkle to your fragrance 💫🌿, use 0.5–2.5% Aldehyde C-12 Lauric (10% in DPG) in oil-based mists or solid perfumes.

🧼 Combine with jasmine, rose, or muguet for classic French-style florals.

🍋 Layer over citrus or neroli notes for vintage cologne freshness.

🌸 Add white musk or heliotrope for a refined powdery base.

🔄 Mix well into your oil or alcohol base and let it mellow before final use.

⚠️ Highly diffusive—start with low percentages for elegance.

Q1: What does Aldehyde C-12 Lauric smell like?

It smells waxy, citrusy, and aldehydic, with fresh soapy tones and a clean green floral edge.

Q2: What types of perfumes benefit from it?

Ideal for aldehydic florals, soapy blends, white floral colognes, and vintage-style compositions.

Q3: Is it strong?

Yes. Even in dilution, it's very diffusive and uplifting—ideal for enhancing top notes.

Q4: Can I use it in attars and oil perfumes?

Yes! The 10% dilution in DPG makes it ready for attars, oil roll-ons, solid perfumes, and mists.

Q5: What does it blend well with?

Pairs beautifully with muguet, jasmine, rose, violet, citrus oils, and clean musks.