• 10% dilution in DPG for smooth handling in oil-based applications
• Adds a crisp green lift to citrus, fougere, and fresh floral compositions
• Often used in naturalistic green, herbal, or fruity accords
• Ideal for attars, roll-ons, solid perfumes, incense oils, and mists
• Helps cut through heaviness and add top-note radiance

Aldehyde C-6 (10% in DPG) — also known as Hexanal — is a powerful short-chain aldehyde with a sharp, green, grassy scent that mimics the aroma of fresh-cut stems and green apples. It brings an immediate crisp freshness and brightness to top notes in citrus, herbal, green floral, and fougère perfumes.

This 10% dilution in DPG (Dipropylene Glycol) makes it easy to blend into oil-based perfumes, attars, roll-ons, incense blends, and solid perfume formats. Just a small amount delivers a clean, vibrant impact.

INCI Name: Aldehyde C-6 (Hexanal)

CAS Number: 66-25-1

Molecular Formula: C6H12O

Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid

Odor Description: Fresh green, cut grass, aldehydic, fruity-green

Purity: 10% in DPG

Boiling Point: ~130°C

Flash Point: ~40°C

Density: ~0.81 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and DPG

Recommended Usage Level: 0.1%–1.5% of this dilution

Category: Green-Aldehydic Modifier – Top Note – Perfumery Use

Use 0.2–1.5% to brighten floral-green or citrus accords. Especially useful in building “natural” freshness in garden or outdoor-themed compositions.

💡 For a fresh-cut green top note 🍏🌿, use 0.2–1.5% Aldehyde C-6 (10% in DPG) in your mists, oil perfumes, or natural accords.

🌼 Pair with galbanum, violet leaf, or jasmine for a spring garden feel.

🍋 Add to citrus or fruity esters to boost brightness and realism.

🪻 Use in fougères or herbal accords for green-lush freshness.

🔄 Mix thoroughly and allow the formula to rest 2–4 days for proper blending.

⚠️ Highly sharp—dose carefully to avoid overpowering the blend.

Q1: What does Aldehyde C-6 smell like?

It smells green and sharp, like crushed leaves, fresh apples, or cut stems—crisp and natural.

Q2: What kind of perfumes is it used in?

Best for citrus colognes, green florals, fougères, herbal blends, and naturalistic compositions.

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

Yes. This DPG dilution makes it suitable for attars, roll-ons, incense oils, and solid perfumes.

Q4: Is it natural?

It naturally occurs in fruits and green plants, but in perfumery it’s used in synthetic form for consistency.

Q5: What materials does it blend well with?

Perfect with galbanum, citronellol, violet leaf, mint, jasmine, neroli, and other aldehydes like C-9 or C-10.