Melonal

At a glance

A synthetic aldehyde (2,6-dimethyl-5-heptenal) that delivers a crisp, green, watery melon-cucumber scent, widely used in fresh, aquatic, and fruity fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthesized in laboratories
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Aliphatic aldehyde
CAS number
106-72-9
Profile
Fresh, green, watery melon scent
IFRA status
Not restricted
Cost tier
Low
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-23