Odour
The odour and uses of Phenylacetaldehyde 50% in PEA
Odour=> Dilution of Phenyl Acetaldehyde 50% in PEA Refer to constituent materials for more information
Odour=> Neat Phenyl Acetaldehyde has a intense and powerful green floral odour reminscent of Hyacinth, Syringa and Lilac.
Synaesthesia=> Deep Green, Flowery, Watery, Watercress leaves, Nasturtium, Pond, Monet' Water Lily Pond, Stravinsky's Rite of Spring
Perfume-Uses=> Phenyl Acetaldehyde is useful to help capture the calyx and leafy notes in all floral types especially Hyacinth, Syringa, Lilac, Carnation (in traces) and Rose
Tips=> Phenyl Acetaldehyde is a very powerful and can be quite irritant, so it should be used sparingly in perfumes to avoid overpowering the other ingredients and not becoming irritating. IFRA used to require it to be mixed 50% with PEA (Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol) to quench its irritantcy (this technique is no longer IFRA accepted despite it working).
Just-try-it=> If you're looking for a green flowershop fragrance, heavy, humid, intense effect.
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Description
Regulatory
| CAS No. | 122-78-1*50 | |
| FEMA | 2874 | |
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Perfumery Applications
Typical usage in perfume compounds
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Application Suitability
Used in these perfume types but not limited to them.
Rating
9 = Very Good Performance
8 = Good Performance
7 = Reasonable performance
6 = Fair performance
5 = Mediocre performance
4 = Slight stability problems
3 = Discoloration Problems
2 = Stability problems
1 = Major problems
0 = Not recommended for use
Important Notes:
End application data applies to experiments carried out by the authors or extrapolated from those experiments using computer algorithms. As application product formulations vary widely this information is only a general guide.
Full testing by both perfumers- flavorists and end users is the only proven method to ensuring a perfume or flavours safety- strength- suitability- stability and success.
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