• 10% dilution in DPG for easy and controlled use
• Adds sparkle and creamy metallic depth to floral and powdery perfumes
• Common in aldehydic florals, classic French-style blends, and fresh colognes
• Enhances top and heart diffusion with a radiant, airy feel
• Ideal for roll-ons, oil perfumes, incense pastes, and solid perfume formats

Aldehyde C-12 MNA (10% in DPG) — short for Methylnonylacetaldehyde — is a classic fatty-floral aldehyde known for its citrus-waxy, creamy, slightly metallic scent. It adds a strong lift and elegant sparkle to perfumes, often used in aldehydic florals, clean musks, and fresh powdery blends. Its high diffusivity and slightly animalic character make it a key ingredient in vintage-style or Chanel-inspired compositions.

This 10% dilution in DPG (Dipropylene Glycol) allows for precise use in oil perfumes, roll-ons, attars, incense oils, and solid fragrances.

INCI Name: Aldehyde C-12 MNA (Methylnonylacetaldehyde)

CAS Number: 110-41-8

Molecular Formula: C12H24O

Appearance: Clear liquid

Odor Description: Fatty aldehydic, waxy, citrusy-metallic, floral creamy

Purity: 10% in DPG

Boiling Point: ~240°C

Flash Point: ~95°C

Density: ~0.84 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and DPG

Recommended Usage Level: 0.1%–3% of this dilution

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

Use 0.3–2.5% to add elegant aldehydic lift to florals, powdery musks, and classic clean fragrances.

💡 To add classic aldehydic sparkle to florals or musks 💫🧼, use 0.3–2.5% Aldehyde C-12 MNA (10% in DPG) in roll-ons or solid perfumes.

🌸 Combine with jasmine, iris, or muguet for a refined aldehydic bouquet.

🧴 Use in clean musk or soap-inspired accords to boost projection and brightness.

🌿 Add to citrus, neroli, or woody blends for a Chanel-style elegance.

🔄 Stir well and let rest before final use to allow the aldehydes to mellow.

⚠️ It’s potent—use with precision for a balanced, airy finish.

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

It smells waxy, metallic, citrusy, and slightly creamy—perfect for enhancing floral lift and adding aldehydic sparkle.

Q2: What perfumes benefit from it?

Perfect for aldehydic florals, powdery blends, clean colognes, and vintage or Chanel-style perfumes.

Q3: Can I use this in oil-based formats?

Yes, the DPG dilution makes it suitable for attars, roll-ons, incense oils, and solid perfume bases.

Q4: Is this a natural ingredient?

No. It’s a synthetic aldehyde used for its powerful top note performance and clean floral lift.

Q5: What blends well with it?

It pairs well with iris, violet, jasmine, neroli, muguet, musk ketone, and citrus aldehydes.