Cucumber Aldehyde (Trans-2,Cis-6-Nonadienal) AC
An extremely powerful, fresh-green cucumber note with a natural, watery brightness and a slightly grassy undertone. (even 1% is extremely powerful)
CAS: 557-48-2
Fragrance Group: Green – Fresh
An ultra-fresh, green-cucumber aldehyde that gives perfumes a natural, juicy and bright green elevator.
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Cucumber Aldehyde is a high-impact molecule that instantly gives a fresh-cut cucumber effect.
It opens sparkling green, with a cool, watery freshness and a subtle earthy facet reminiscent of leaves, stems and zest.
The material is very diffuse and is often used in trails to give perfumes a natural, fresh, green elevator.
Indispensable in modern fresh compositions, aquatics, vegetable fragrances and botanical creations.
Use in perfumery
- Fresh and green accords
- Aquatic and ozonic perfumes
- Natural vegetable and herb accords
- Fine fragrance, home fragrance, cosmetics
- Gives realistic “wet-green” freshness to top notes
Recommended dosage
- Fine fragrance: 0.01-0.1%
- Home fragrance: 0.02-0.2%
- In trace amounts (<0.01%) already very effective
Synergy with other fragrances
- Green & fresh: Cis-3-Hexenol, Cis-3-Hexenyl Acetate, Stemone
- Aquatic: Calone, Melonal, Floralozone
- Citrus: Citral, Lime terpenes, Grapefruit aldehyde
- Earthy & botanical: Basil oil, Galbanum, Vetiver
- Fruity: Pear esters, Melon ketone
Facts & tips
- One of the most characteristic cucumber molecules in perfumery.
- The fragrance is very powerful, dose very low to avoid overdosing.
- Combines well with citrus for a “spa-fresh” effect.
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