(4-Methylphenoxy)acetaldehyde

At a glance

A synthetic aroma chemical used in perfumery to impart powerful, sharp green-floral notes, commonly utilized in hyacinth, narcissus, and lilac accords.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic (derived from p-cresol)
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Aldehyde
CAS number
67845-46-9
Profile
green, floral, sharp, hyacinth, narcissus
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01