Emerald Kalama Chemical

C-12 Lauric Aldehyde

Also known as dodecanal, Kalama® C-12 Lauric Aldehyde is a key linear aldehyde that brings a bright, citrus, aldehydic character to many fragrance applications, including fine fragrances, shampoos, soaps, cosmetics, and air fresheners.

Attribute	Value
Specifications
Production Facility	Widnes, UK
CAS No.	112-54-9
Flavor/Fragrance Notes	Citrus, green, floral, aldehydic, soapy, waxy
Typical Properties
Assay	98.0% minimum
Odor	Characteristic
Color	Colorless to pale yellow
Appearance	Liquid
Flash Point	110°C (230°F)
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.433 – 1.437
Density (20°C) (g/ml)	0.827 – 0.835

Application Group	Application	Description	Notes
Flavor & Fragrance Blend	Fragrance Application	Also known as hexanal or caproaldehyde	Fruity, slightly grassy
Food	Flavor Application	Used as the raw material (along with benzaldehyde) for butyl cinnamic aldehyde and in various flavor applications	Fruity
Personal Care	Fragrance Application	Brings fruity and slightly grassy, fatty-green odor that is reminiscent of unripe fruit at low concentrations. Used in perfumery where fruity notes are desired, such as in apple and strawberry aromas and in orange and lemon oils.	Fruity

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