What does Canthoxal smell like?

Canthoxal has a soft, sweet anise (anisic) character, tempered with herbal notes (basil, fennel), licorice, and delicate watery or fruity (raspberry, pear) nuances.

How is Canthoxal used in perfumes?

It often acts as a heart note in floral compositions (like lilac or hawthorn), or as a transparent anisic note in modern, watery, or fruity fragrances.

Yes — compared to some anisic aldehydes, Canthoxal is more stable and works well in a variety of formulations, including those with alcohol.

Which aroma chemicals blend well with Canthoxal?

Canthoxal blends well with Armoise Oil, Basil Oil, Spanish Anise Oil, Toscanol, and Anisic Aldehyde.

Who supplies high-quality Canthoxal in India?

ChemicalBull.com is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of premium Canthoxal.

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Canthoxal

Synonyms :

Form :

Liquid

Molecular Weight :

~200 G/mol

Molecular Formula :

C₁₁H₁₄O₂

Boiling Point :

~260 °c

Flash Point :

~100 °c

Solubility :

Soluble In Alcohols, Oils

Description :

Overview of Canthoxal

Canthoxal (also known as anisyl propanal) is a refined aroma chemical with a soft, sweet-anisic character. It combines herbal, licorice, and fennel-like notes, enriched by delicate watery and fruity undertones such as raspberry and pear. The effect is modern, transparent, and slightly ozonic — making Canthoxal a versatile building block in perfumery.

This compound is supplied as a clear liquid, typically colorless to pale yellow. It’s well-suited for blending into perfumes, personal care, and functional fragrance applications because of its smooth, stable profile and diffusive heart note behavior.

Applications of Canthoxal

Fragrance & Perfumery

Heart note enhancer: Often used in floral accords (e.g., lilac, mimosa, hawthorn) to give softness and herbaceous depth. Modern anisic themes: Provides a gentle anisic signature without the harshness of other anisic aldehydes. Fruity‑green blends: Adds juicy-raspberry or pear facets in melon, green fruit, or watery compositions. Herbal and ozonic structures: Works in aromatic herbal perfumes due to its basil, fennel, and ozonic touches. Works well with floral ingredients like Phenethyl Alcohol, Citronellol, and Geraniol.

Personal Care & Home Fragrance

Soaps, shampoos, body sprays: Because of its good stability (better than anisaldehyde), it's useful in formulations like soaps and shampoos. Deodorants / AP Deo: Its diffusion and mild anisic-aromatic character suit deodorant formats. Candles / Room fragrance: Can be used to give a soft herbal-anise heart in candle or room-fragrance blends, balancing out brighter top notes.

Industrial & Technical Uses

Fragrance intermediate: Because of its aldehydic nature, it's also used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other aroma molecules. Stable in complex systems: Performs well in systems where other sensitive aldehydes may degrade, due to its inherent stability.

Safety & Handling Guidelines

Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, protected from heat.
Protective equipment: Use gloves, goggles, and appropriate lab wear when handling.
Spill management: Absorb with inert absorbents; dispose of according to local regulations.
Stability: Contains tocopherol as a stabilizer in commercial grades.
IFRA / Use Limits: According to Fraterworks, the IFRA limit is around 2.5% in finished products (IFRA 51) for specific categories.

Where to Buy Canthoxal?

Canthoxal Manufacturer / Supplier

ChemicalBull (Pvt.) Ltd lists Canthoxal with specification C₁₁H₁₄O₂.

Canthoxal Suppliers & Distributors

Fraterworks offers Canthoxal in various quantities. Pell Wall supplies perfumery-grade Canthoxal.

Canthoxal MSDS

A full Material Safety Data Sheet is available on request for storage, safe handling, and exposure information.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What does Canthoxal smell like?
Canthoxal has a soft, sweet anise (anisic) character, tempered with herbal notes (basil, fennel), licorice, and delicate watery or fruity (raspberry, pear) nuances.
How is Canthoxal used in perfumes?
It often acts as a heart note in floral compositions (like lilac or hawthorn), or as a transparent anisic note in modern, watery, or fruity fragrances.
Is Canthoxal stable?
Yes — compared to some anisic aldehydes, Canthoxal is more stable and works well in a variety of formulations, including those with alcohol.

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