Aromavault

Identifiers

Manufacturer

Sigma Aldrich

CAS number

21834-92-4

CAS (all sources)

21834-92-4

CAS (Perfumiarz)

21834-92-4

CAS (PerfumersWorld)

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CAS (FraterWork)

21834-92-4

CAS (EU Hekserij)

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CAS (TSCA Hekserij)

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INCI name (FraterWork)

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IUPAC name (FraterWork)

5-methyl-2-phenylhex-2-enal

INCI (Hekserij)

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EC number (Hekserij)

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FEMA (Hekserij)

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UN number

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Synonyms (PerfumersWorld)

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Synonyms (FraterWork)

5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal

Scent profile

Note (Perfumiarz)

Base note

Note type (FraterWork)

Base Note

Odour family (FraterWork)

Gourmand

Odour profile (FraterWork)

Cocoa Hexenal presents a rich, bitter cocoa character with aldehydic sharpness, nutty brown facets, subtle green vegetative notes, and sweet chocolate warmth underpinned by hints of honey and mocha.

Longevity (FraterWork)

Lasts 118 hours on a smelling strip.

Appearance (FraterWork)

Colourless liquid

Descriptions

Description

Coca Hexenal is an essential molecule for creating cocoa or chocolate accords. It pairs well with molecules such as vanillin and ethylvanillin, Isobutavan, Phenyl Ethyl Acetate, and many pyrazines. It is also recommended to blend with woody notes, especially patchouli. NOTE: The substance is very strong, and significant dilution is required for easier dosing.

Odor description (Perfumiarz)

Coca Hexenal is an essential molecule for creating cocoa or chocolate accords. It pairs well with molecules such as vanillin and ethylvanillin, Isobutavan, Phenyl Ethyl Acetate, and many pyrazines. It is also recommended to blend with woody notes, especially patchouli. NOTE: The substance is very strong, and significant dilution is required for easier dosing.

Comment (FraterWork)

Cocoa Hexenal captures dark chocolate's bitter edge rather than its sweetness—think roasted cocoa nibs and nutshells, not milk chocolate bars. The aldehydic opening brings sharpness that transitions into warm, brown, nutty tones. Green vegetative hints recall cocoa pods on the tree while subtle honey and mocha facets round out the profile. This material forms the backbone of authentic chocolate accords where pyrazines alone fall short. Work it into gourmand compositions at 2-8% of your concentrate for recognisable cocoa impact, or use traces below 1% to add subtle brown richness to orientals and ambers. It brings unexpected depth to tobacco reconstructions and enhances hazelnut [https://fraterworks.com/products/filbertone] and praline effects without obvious chocolate character. Handle Cocoa Hexenal with precision—its power demands restraint but rewards careful dosing. Combine it with vanillin and tonka [https://fraterworks.com/products/tonka-bean-absolute-lmr] for classic chocolate effects, or pair with patchouli and labdanum for dark, resinous warmth. Layer it with coffee materials [https://fraterworks.com/products/coffee-arabica-p-jungle-essence] in masculine fragrances or work it alongside Honey Supreme [https://fraterworks.com/products/honey-supreme] where its aldehydic bite prevents cloying sweetness. aromachem Best Seller

Notes

Cocoa Hexenal captures dark chocolate's bitter edge rather than its sweetness—think roasted cocoa nibs and nutshells, not milk chocolate bars. The aldehydic opening brings sharpness that transitions into warm, brown, nutty tones. Green vegetative hints recall cocoa pods on the tree while subtle honey and mocha facets round out the profile. This material forms the backbone of authentic chocolate accords where pyrazines alone fall short. Work it into gourmand compositions at 2-8% of your concentrate for recognisable cocoa impact, or use traces below 1% to add subtle brown richness to orientals and ambers. It brings unexpected depth to tobacco reconstructions and enhances hazelnut [https://fraterworks.com/products/filbertone] and praline effects without obvious chocolate character. Handle Cocoa Hexenal with precision—its power demands restraint but rewards careful dosing. Combine it with vanillin and tonka [https://fraterworks.com/products/tonka-bean-absolute-lmr] for classic chocolate effects, or pair with patchouli and labdanum for dark, resinous warmth. Layer it with coffee materials [https://fraterworks.com/products/coffee-arabica-p-jungle-essence] in masculine fragrances or work it alongside Honey Supreme [https://fraterworks.com/products/honey-supreme] where its aldehydic bite prevents cloying sweetness. aromachem Best Seller

Usage

Average use (FraterWork)

0.5% in a perfume compound

Uses (FraterWork)

Essential for chocolate and cocoa notes in gourmand fragrances, adds depth to oriental and amber compositions, enhances nutty accords. IUPAC Name: 5-methyl-2-phenylhex-2-enal

IFRA 51 (FraterWork)

No restriction for category 4

Links

Perfumiarzhttps://perfumiarz.com/products/cocoa-hexenal

FraterWorkhttps://fraterworks.com/products/cocoa-hexenal

Cocoa Hexenal

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