• 10% dilution in DPG for precise low-level usage
• Adds sweet strawberry-berry lift to fruity, floral, and gourmand perfumes
• Great for candy-like, fruity top notes and strawberry accords
• Works in attars, oil mists, incense blends, and solid perfumes
• Smooths sharp notes and enhances playful, sweet compositions

Aldehyde C-16 (10% in DPG) — also known as Strawberry Aldehyde — is a popular fruity aldehyde known for its bright, sweet strawberry-berry aroma with soft creamy and floral nuances. It is widely used in gourmand, fruity-floral, and cosmetic-style perfumes to impart a playful, juicy top note with excellent diffusion.

This 10% dilution in DPG (Dipropylene Glycol) makes it ideal for use in roll-ons, oil-based perfumes, solid perfumes, and fruit-themed incense blends. Just a touch adds brightness and cheerful sweetness to any blend.

INCI Name: Aldehyde C-16 (Strawberry Aldehyde)

CAS Number: 104-61-0

Molecular Formula: C9H10O2

Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid

Odor Description: Strawberry, berry-sweet, slightly floral, creamy

Purity: 10% in DPG

Boiling Point: ~230°C

Flash Point: ~98°C

Density: ~1.00 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and DPG

Recommended Usage Level: 0.3%–4% of this dilution

Category: Fruity Aldehyde – Top/Heart Note – Perfumery Use

Use 0.5–3% of this dilution to give fruity-florals, candy perfumes, or playful body sprays a sparkling strawberry pop.

💡 To add a cheerful berry note to your perfume 🍓✨, use 0.5–3% Aldehyde C-16 (10% in DPG) in oil perfumes or solid fragrance bases.

🍬 Combine with ethyl maltol or vanillin for a candy-floral heart.

🌼 Add to peony, jasmine, or muguet for a bright fruity floral finish.

🧴 Perfect for sweet mists, hair perfumes, and youth-inspired blends.

🔄 Blend thoroughly and let your perfume rest a few days to bloom.

⚠️ Potent and diffusive—start low and increase only as needed.

Q1: What does Aldehyde C-16 smell like?

It has a sweet strawberry and berry-like aroma, with creamy, fruity warmth and soft floral undertones.

Q2: Is this a natural material?

It is synthetic, though inspired by fruity esters naturally found in strawberries and berries.

Q3: What perfumes is it good for?

Perfect for gourmands, fruity florals, candy-style perfumes, and youthful body sprays.

Q4: Can I use this in oil-based perfumes and attars?

Yes! The 10% dilution in DPG is excellent for attars, roll-ons, solid perfumes, and incense blends.

Q5: What does it blend well with?

Pairs beautifully with ethyl maltol, heliotropin, coumarin, peony, jasmine, and vanilla.