Para-anisyl Propanal (Canthoxal)
This product is not a finished fragrance or flavor. It is a single aroma chemical that provides a specific scent character determined by its chemical structure. It is intended to be used only as a raw material for creating fragrance or flavor formulations, or for other research and development purposes.
Para‑anisyl Propanal (Canthoxal) is a sweet, warm floral‑aldehydic material with anisic/vanillic facets that enriches muguet/rose accords and adds creamy radiance to orientals.
Fragrance Family: Floral Aldehydic
Top Notes: sweet aldehydic sparkle, anisic brightness
Heart Notes: muguet/rose creamy, vanillic warmth
Base Notes: soft powdery, warm floral sweetness
Applications:
• Fine fragrance: 0.02–0.30%
• Body care: 0.01–0.15%
• Home care: 0.02–0.20%
• Candles: 0.05–0.20%
IFRA: Refer to the latest IFRA Standards for category limits.
Allergen: Contains anisic/aldehydic character; verify finished formula compliance.
Storage: Store tightly closed at 15–25°C, away from heat and light.
Shelf Life: 24 months (unopened, stored properly).
CAS Number: 5462-06-6
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance (20C) | Colorless or pale yellow liquid |
| Odor | Sweet, floral, anisic odor |
| Refractive index (20C) | 1.5170-1.5220 |
| Specific gravity (25/25C) | 1.0380-1.0460 |
| Purity by GC (%) | 99 Min |
| Acid value (mgKOH/g) | 3 Max |
| Other Names |
|---|
| anisyl propanal |
| p-anisyl propanal |
| para-anisyl propanal |
| 2-anisyl propional |
| 2-(para-anisyl) propanal |
| 2-(p-anisyl)propanal |
| p-anisylpropanal |
| para-anisylpropanal |
| 2-anisylpropional |
| benzenepropanal, 4-methoxy-a-methyl- |
| canthorg |
| canthoxal |
| fennaldehyde |
| floral anise |
| foliaver |
| hydrocinnamaldehyde, p-methoxy-a-methyl- |
| 2-methoxy-3-(p-methoxyphenyl) propanal |
| 2-methoxy-3-(para-methoxyphenyl) propanal |
| 4-methoxy-a-methylbenzenepropanal |
| 4-methoxy-alpha-methyl benzene propanal |
| p-methoxy-alpha-methyl hydrocinnamaldehyde |
| para-methoxy-alpha-methyl hydrocinnamaldehyde |
| 4-methoxy-alpha-methylbenzenepropanal |
| methoxyhydratropaldehyde |
| 3-(para-methoxyphenyl)-2-methyl propionaldehyde |
| 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanal |
| 3-(p-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropionaldehyde |
| 2-methyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl) propionaldehyde |
| 2-methyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propionaldehyde |
| 2-methyl-3-(p-methoxyphenyl)-propanaldehyde |
| 2-methyl-3-(p-methoxyphenyl)propanal |
| 2-methyl-3-(para-methoxyphenyl) propanal |
| alpha-methyl-4-methoxybenzene propanal |
