• 10% dilution in DPG for effortless use in oil or alcohol perfumes
• Adds creamy coconut and milky peach nuance to gourmand and floral bases
• Ideal for tropical, fruity, gourmand, and warm woody perfumes
• Works well in oil roll-ons, solid perfumes, and incense oils
• Smooths and sweetens floral compositions with tropical warmth

Aldehyde C-18 (10% in DPG), also known as γ-Nonalactone, is a lactonic aldehyde with a sweet, creamy coconut-peach scent that adds a soft tropical warmth and edible roundness to perfumes. It’s widely used in gourmand, fruity florals, creamy woods, and solar fragrances where a milky, exotic softness is needed.

This 10% dilution in DPG (Dipropylene Glycol) makes Aldehyde C-18 easy to incorporate into oil perfumes, attars, roll-ons, incense blends, and solid perfumes.

INCI Name: Aldehyde C-18 (γ-Nonalactone)

CAS Number: 104-61-0

Molecular Formula: C9H16O2

Appearance: Clear to slightly yellow liquid

Odor Description: Creamy coconut, sweet peach, fruity-lactonic

Purity: 10% in DPG

Boiling Point: ~260°C

Flash Point: ~120°C

Density: ~0.97 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and DPG

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

Category: Lactonic-Fruity Modifier – Heart/Base Note – Perfumery Use

Use 0.5–3% of this dilution to impart creamy tropical warmth in coconut florals, milky woods, and sweet fruity blends.

💡 Want to give your perfume a creamy tropical heart? 🥥🍑 Use 0.5–3% Aldehyde C-18 (10% in DPG) in floral, fruity, or woody roll-ons.

🌸 Pair with jasmine or ylang for a sunny, beachy floral bouquet.

🍮 Blend with ethyl maltol, vanillin, or tonka for a creamy gourmand base.

🪵 Use with sandalwood or soft amber for a comforting drydown.

🔄 Stir thoroughly in your blend and allow to mature 5–7 days.

⚠️ Use in moderation—lactonic materials are strong and long-lasting.

Q1: What does Aldehyde C-18 smell like?

It smells like sweet coconut and milky peach, with a soft creamy texture—warm, tropical, and edible.

Q2: Is Aldehyde C-18 a natural material?

It naturally occurs in coconut, peach, and dairy products, but is used synthetically in perfumery for purity and stability.

Q3: What types of perfumes benefit from it?

Great for tropical florals, gourmand-fruity blends, milky woods, and summer-themed perfumes.

Q4: Can I use it in oil-based perfumes?

Yes, this 10% DPG dilution is ready for use in attars, roll-ons, and solid perfume formats.

Q5: What materials pair well with it?

Blends beautifully with jasmine, ylang, tonka, sandalwood, amber, and fruity esters.