• Pre-diluted at 10% in DPG for safe and simple use
• Adds soft, fresh floral lift to perfumes and personal care products
• Mimics linden, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley notes
• Smooths sharp edges in citrus and aldehydic blends
• Perfect for sprays, fine fragrances, and soap-style florals

PADMA (phenyl acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal) (10% in DPG) is a pre-diluted aromatic blend offering the soft, honeyed, floral-green character of PADMA in a convenient and easy-to-use solution with DPG (Dipropylene Glycol). PADMA is widely used in perfumery for its ability to soften sharp floral notes, add naturalness to bouquets, and impart a gentle linden blossom or muguet-like nuance.

This 10% dilution allows effortless incorporation into floral bases, air fresheners, body sprays, attars, and more—especially in lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and spring floral compositions. It blends seamlessly with materials like Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, and Citronellol.

INCI Name: Phenyl Acetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal

CAS Number: 101-48-4

Molecular Formula: C10H14O2

Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid

Odor Description: Fresh floral, linden, green, slightly honeyed

Purity: 10% active in DPG

Melting Point: Not applicable (liquid)

Boiling Point: ~235°C

Flash Point: ~102°C

Density: ~0.98 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and DPG

Recommended Usage: 2%–6% of this blend in final formula

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

Use 3–5% of this 10% blend to soften and brighten floral accords. Best when combined with Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, or Citronellol for building soft, airy, dewy florals. Perfect for mists, fabric fresheners, and soft feminine fragrances.

💡Want to make a soft, dewy floral perfume that feels like spring air? 🌼💧 Add 4–5% of this 10% PADMA blend to your formula along with Hydroxycitronellal and Linalool to get that light, linden blossom feel—perfect for everyday wear or romantic sprays! 🌿✨

Q1: What does PADMA smell like?

It smells like fresh linden blossoms—floral, slightly green, mildly sweet, and very clean.

Q2: Can I use it directly in oil perfumes and mists?

Yes! This DPG-diluted version is ready to use in oil-based perfumes, attars, and sprays without pre-dissolving.

Q3: Is it safe for skin-contact use?

Yes, but it has usage restrictions under IFRA guidelines. Always follow current IFRA limits when formulating.

Q4: What types of perfumes is PADMA used in?

It’s excellent in spring florals, lily-of-the-valley, neroli, white floral, and shampoo-style fragrances.

Q5: Can I use it in candles or diffusers?

Yes, PADMA performs well in home fragrances for adding fresh floral-green notes, especially when paired with aldehydes and light florals.