ALDEHYDE C14 / GAMMA UNDECALACTONE – fruity, lactonic and creamy note with a hint of ripe peach

ALDEHYDE C14 / GAMMA UNDECALACTONE

ALDEHYDE C14 is the historical perfumery name for GAMMA UNDECALACTONE: it is not an aldehyde, but a lactone. It is one of the major raw materials of the peach note, with a ripe, creamy and enveloping character that can transform both fruity and floral accords.

Olfactory profile

Ripe peach, apricot, yellow fruit, cream and a soft milky nuance. The character is full, sweet and very persistent, with a texture that is more velvety than juicy.

In formula

GAMMA UNDECALACTONE is fundamental in peach and apricot accords, but its use goes much further. In gardenia and tuberose it increases creaminess and depth; in orange blossom it softens acidity; in jasmine and lilac it adds fruity volume; in fruity accords it can stabilize and give body to more volatile esters.

It is an extremely powerful material: small changes in dosage can greatly alter the character of the formula. At excessive levels it can make everything feel like “peach cream”; at lower levels it can add sensuality and volume without being immediately identifiable.

In perfumery history

Gamma-undecalactone is closely associated with the development of the great fruity notes of the early twentieth century and particularly with the construction of peach in Mitsouko by Guerlain. For examples with percentages, it is preferable to refer to published or reconstructed formulas rather than an official industrial formula.

When to choose it

It is particularly suitable for peach, apricot, gardenia, tuberose, orange blossom, jasmine and fruity-floral accords when a creamy, ripe and very persistent texture is desired.

Packaging

The product is packed to order; the container may vary depending on the selected format and the characteristics of the raw material.

IFRA Category 4: nessuna restrizione (IFRA 51)

The value refers to the maximum concentration in the finished product, not to the percentage of the raw material in the fragrance concentrate.