Strong fruity-sweet strawberry note with almond and creamy nuances

Adds juicy brightness and edible sweetness to fruity-florals and gourmands

Used in body mists, summer florals, fruit accords, and modern candy perfumes

Highly diffusive—ideal for youthful, vibrant blends and fun fruity bases

Compatible with oils, alcohol, and solid perfume bases

Aldehyde C-16, also known as Strawberry Glycidate, is a fruity-floral aroma chemical known for its sweet, jammy strawberry scent with hints of red berries, cherry, floral creaminess, and soft almond undertones. It is widely used to create playful, juicy top notes, enhance gourmand profiles, and add realistic fruitiness to florals, especially in strawberry-laced perfumes, body mists, and youthful compositions.

INCI Name: Aldehyde C-16 (Strawberry Glycidate)

CAS Number: 638-23-3

Molecular Formula: C13H16O3

Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid

Odor Description: Sweet strawberry, cherry, almond, jammy fruity, creamy floral

Purity: 98%+

Boiling Point: ~290°C

Flash Point: ~110°C

Density: ~1.04 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, DPG, and fixed oils

Recommended Usage Level: 0.05%–3% in perfume concentrate

Category: Fruity-Gourmand Modifier – Top/Heart Note – Perfumery Use

Use 0.1–2.5% to give your perfume a playful strawberry burst in fruity florals, candy blends, and edible-themed perfumes.

💡 To add a fun, fruity sparkle to your blend 🍓🍒, use 0.1–2.5% Aldehyde C-16 in roll-ons, mists, or solids.

🍰 Blend with ethyl maltol, vanillin, or heliotropin for dessert-style perfumes.

🌸 Add to peony, freesia, or jasmine to create fruity-floral elegance.

🍬 Use in teen body sprays, edible florals, or playful fruit accords.

🔄 Let your blend rest 3–5 days for strawberry brightness to mellow and bloom.

⚠️ Potent and sweet—balance with florals or musks to avoid overwhelming lighter ingredients.

Q1: What does Aldehyde C-16 smell like?

It smells like ripe strawberries, with cherry-almond sweetness and a creamy, jammy floral backdrop—delicious and vibrant.

Q2: Is it natural or synthetic?

It is a synthetic ester used in perfumery to mimic strawberry and red berry sweetness with excellent stability.

Q3: Can it be used in oil-based perfumes or attars?

Yes! It is soluble in DPG, alcohol, and carrier oils, making it perfect for oil mists, roll-ons, and solid perfumes.

Q4: What perfume styles benefit from Aldehyde C-16?

Ideal for fruity florals, gourmands, body mists, teen fragrances, and berry-inspired summer scents.

Q5: What does it blend well with?

Pairs beautifully with ethyl maltol, vanillin, heliotropin, coumarin, jasmine, peony, and white musks.