Gamma Undecalactone, commonly known as Aldehyde C‑14, is a synthetic lactone widely used in perfumery to impart a creamy, ripe peach /Apricot aroma. Despite its traditional name, it is not a true aldehyde but a lactone with rich, fruity characteristics.
Aroma Profile
Type: Fruity, creamy, Sweet
Notes: Ripe peach, with soft hints of apricot, coconut, and vanilla
Applications
Perfume Making
Used to create realistic peach accords, it adds roundness and a creamy depth to fruity and floral blends.
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Provides a delicious peach note in body lotions, creams, soaps, shampoos, and deodorants.
Home & Air Fragrance
Enhances candles, diffusers, and room sprays with a sweet, creamy fruitiness.
Fabric & Household Care
Imparts a soft peachy undertone in laundry detergents, fabric softeners, and surface cleaners.
Properties
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils; insoluble in water
Stability: Stable under heat and in alkaline environments; blends well with most fragrance bases
Benefits in Perfumery
Adds a rich, creamy peach aroma to perfumes, making compositions more rounded and inviting
Offers moderate substantivity, helping fruity notes last longer on skin and fabric
Works well with floral, gourmand, citrus, and lactonic elements to create luxurious blends
Useful in both high-end fine fragrances and functional fragrance products
Shelf Life:
2 Years
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