Hydratropic Aldehyde / DMA Aroma Chemical | Sweet, Floral, Almond & Cherry Note

Product Name

Hydratropic Aldehyde / DMA

CAS No.: 93-53-8

🟢 Difficulty: Intermediate
⏳ Lasting: Medium–High
🌸 Note: Heart

Description

Hydratropic Aldehyde, commonly known as DMA, is a distinctive sweet aromatic aroma chemical with a rich combination of floral, fruity and slightly spicy facets. Its odor profile can suggest almond, cherry, heliotrope, honey and soft floral nuances, making it a useful modifier in sophisticated fragrance compositions.

In perfumery, Hydratropic Aldehyde is particularly useful for adding warmth, sweetness and character to floral and fruity accords. It can help create cherry-like and almond-like effects while also contributing a soft, balsamic quality.

It works especially well in floral, fruity, oriental, gourmand and almond-inspired compositions. Used carefully, it can add complexity and warmth without overpowering the main floral or fruity theme.

Odor Profile

• Sweet

• Floral

• Almond-like

• Cherry-like

• Fruity

• Honey-like

• Soft

• Balsamic

• Slightly spicy

• Warm

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.05–0.20%

• General use: 0.20–2.00%

• High-impact accords: 2.00–5.00%

These are general formulation guidelines for perfumery and are not IFRA limits.

Works Well With

• Benzaldehyde

• Heliotropin

• Vanillin

• Ethyl Vanillin

• Phenyl Acetaldehyde

• Phenethyl Alcohol

• Benzyl Acetate

• Benzyl Alcohol

• Coumarin

• Cherry materials

• Almond materials

• Rose materials

• Jasmine materials

• Patchouli

• Labdanum

• Benzoin

• Tonka materials

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Floral Fragrances

• Fruity Fragrances

• Cherry Accords

• Almond Accords

• Heliotrope Accords

• Gourmand Fragrances

• Oriental Fragrances

• Sweet Floral Accords

• Balsamic Fragrances

• Soap

• Shampoos

• Body Care

• Home Fragrance

Perfumers' Tip

Hydratropic Aldehyde is useful for creating a sweet, almond-cherry and soft floral effect. Combine it with Benzaldehyde for a stronger almond/cherry character, or pair it with Heliotropin and Vanillin for a warm powdery gourmand accord. Rose and Jasmine materials can bring out its floral side, while Benzoin and Labdanum add depth and richness.