Acetaldehyde

At a glance

Synthetic acetaldehyde, produced by ethanol oxidation, provides a sharp, green‑metallic aldehydic note reminiscent of fresh cut grass and green apple, used as a top‑note accent in many classic perfumes.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Aldehyde
CAS number
75-07-0
Profile
fruity, green, pungent
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01