Veratraldehyde / Methyl Vanillin / Veratryl Aldehyde | Sweet, Vanilla, Balsamic & Powdery Aroma Chemical

Product Name

Veratraldehyde / Methyl Vanillin / Veratryl Aldehyde

CAS No.: 120-14-9
Chemical Name: 3,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde
Chemical Formula: C₉H₁₀O₃

🟢 Difficulty: Beginner
⏳ Lasting: High
🍦 Note: Heart / Base

Description

Veratraldehyde, also known as Methyl Vanillin and Veratryl Aldehyde, is a versatile aromatic aldehyde with a warm, sweet and sophisticated odor profile. It combines vanilla-like, balsamic, powdery, floral and slightly woody facets, making it a useful ingredient for sweet and elegant fragrance compositions.

It is structurally related to Vanillin, but the replacement of Vanillin's phenolic hydroxyl group with a methoxy group gives Veratraldehyde a somewhat drier, softer and less intensely sweet character.

In perfumery, Veratraldehyde is particularly useful in vanilla, floral, oriental, balsamic, powdery and gourmand compositions. It can also add warmth and refinement to floral accords and help create a smooth transition into the base.

Odor Profile

• Vanilla-like

• Sweet

• Balsamic

• Powdery

• Floral

• Warm

• Woody

• Spicy

• Soft

• Aromatic

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.05–0.20%

• General use: 0.20–3.00%

• High-impact accords: 3.00–10.00%

These are general formulation guidelines for perfumery and are not IFRA limits. Always verify the current supplier specification and applicable regulatory requirements.

Works Well With

• Vanillin

• Ethyl Vanillin

• Vanillin Isobutyrate

• Heliotropin

• Coumarin

• Benzoin

• Labdanum

• Styrax

• Tonka Bean

• Ethyl Maltol

• Maltol

• Phenethyl Alcohol

• Benzyl Salicylate

• Hedione

• Methyl Ionone

• Alpha Ionone

• Sandalwood

• Patchouli

• Ambroxan

• Cashmeran

• White Musks

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Vanilla Fragrances

• Gourmand Fragrances

• Oriental Fragrances

• Balsamic Fragrances

• Powdery Fragrances

• Floral Fragrances

• Floral-Gourmand Accords

• Amber Fragrances

• Sweet Fragrance Bases

• Soap

• Shampoos

• Body Care

• Deodorants

• Home Fragrance

Perfumers' Tip

Veratraldehyde is useful for creating a soft, warm and sophisticated vanilla-balsamic effect. Combine it with Vanillin for a fuller vanilla accord, or with Heliotropin and Coumarin for a powdery, almond-like gourmand character.

For a rich oriental base, pair it with Benzoin, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Ambroxan. In floral compositions, Phenethyl Alcohol and Hedione can help integrate its sweet aromatic character without making the fragrance overly heavy.

Important nomenclature note: Veratraldehyde (CAS 120-14-9) is also known as 3,4-dimethoxybenzaldehyde and is commonly referred to as Methyl Vanillin. “Veratryl Aldehyde” is another name used for the same material. Do not confuse it with Vanillin, which has a different chemical structure and CAS number.