Airy jasmine
- 50Hedione
- 30Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde
- 20Benzyl Salicylate
Soft, luminous jasmine with a smooth, sunny body.
Use at 15–30% of a white-floral formula.
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Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde (HCA)
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Restricted under the IFRA Standards (51st Amendment, in force). Maximum in fine fragrance (Category 4): 9.9%; other product types have different limits. IFRA's 52nd Amendment (notification expected January 2027) will revise the current limits. The new values have not been published yet. EU: Listed fragrance allergen: declare on EU cosmetic labels above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off).
CAS 101-86-0 · Floral · Jasmine · IFRA restricted (fine fragrance max 9.9%)
Hexyl cinnamic aldehyde, or HCA, is a soft, waxy jasmine floral that has been a staple of perfumery for decades. It is stable, inexpensive and blends into almost anything, which is why it turns up in everything from fine fragrance to soap.
What it smells like
Mild jasmine with a waxy, slightly herbal character. It is soft rather than indolic and gives a gentle floral body.
How perfumers use it
HCA fills out jasmine and white-floral accords, softens rough edges and gives florals more body at low cost. Pair it with Hedione for an airy, modern jasmine. It is stable in soap and candle bases.
Blends well with: Hedione / MDJ, Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Musks.
IFRA & regulatory
Restricted under the IFRA Standards (51st Amendment, in force). Maximum in fine fragrance (Category 4): 9.9%; other product types have different limits. IFRA's 52nd Amendment (notification expected January 2027) will revise the current limits. The new values have not been published yet. EU: Listed fragrance allergen: declare on EU cosmetic labels above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off).
For use in perfumery, cosmetics and fragrance manufacturing only. Not for ingestion. Handle neat material with gloves and good ventilation. The certificate of analysis (COA) and safety data sheet (SDS) are available on request.
Frequently asked questions
What does HCA smell like?
A soft, waxy jasmine floral with a light herbal note.
Is HCA the same as hexyl cinnamal?
Yes. Hexyl cinnamal is the INCI/labelling name for hexyl cinnamic aldehyde (CAS 101-86-0).
Is HCA restricted?
Restricted under the IFRA Standards (51st Amendment, in force). Maximum in fine fragrance (Category 4): 9.9%; other product types have different limits. IFRA's 52nd Amendment (notification expected January 2027) will revise the current limits. The new values have not been published yet. EU: Listed fragrance allergen: declare on EU cosmetic labels above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off).
Browse more aroma chemicals for perfumery. Technical and regulatory data checked 21 September 2026 against the IFRA Standards (51st Amendment) and the 52nd Amendment consultation outcome.
Pair & layer
Works beautifully with
Starting points built from our own catalogue. Dosages are % of the finished oil or parts by weight; adjust by smell.
Boost
Tuberose & Jasmine Perfume Oil
Add 1–3% Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde to this oil
Expect more soft jasmine body in the heart.
Boost
Orange Blossom & Tuberose Perfume Oil
Add 1–3% Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde to this oil
Expect more soft jasmine body in the heart.
Boost
Cherry, Jasmine & Vanilla Perfume Oil
Add 1–3% Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde to this oil
Expect more soft jasmine body in the heart.
Suggested levels are kept within IFRA fine-fragrance limits for the added material. Your oil already contains other materials, so check the finished blend against the IFRA Standards before selling.
Official documents and compliance certificates for this product. Always verify IFRA usage levels from the official compliance sheets before formulation.
IFRA Compliance SheetPDF
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)PDF
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Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde (HCA), at a glance
Technical & regulatory data checked 21 Sep 2026
Molecule
C15H20O
- Chemical name
- 2-Benzylideneoctanal (alpha-hexylcinnamaldehyde)
- CAS number
- 101-86-0
- Molecular weight
- 216.32 g/mol
- Appearance
- Pale yellow liquid
- Solubility
- soluble in fixed oils, paraffin oil; insoluble in water, glycerin, PG (TGSC); ethanol-soluble in practice
- Flash point
- 113 °C
Also known asHCAHexyl cinnamal
Performance
Note positionHeart-Base
Top
Heart
Base
Odour strengthMedium
Tenacity on strip400+ h
Fleeting2 weeks+
Typical useAround 5% of a perfume compound
Odour profile
Floral · Jasmine
Soft jasminewaxyherbalslightly fatty-green
Regulatory
IFRA restricted
9.9%
Max. in fine fragrance
(IFRA Category 4)
(IFRA Category 4)
Coming change: IFRA's 52nd Amendment (notification expected January 2027) will revise the current limits. The new values have not been published yet.
EU: Listed fragrance allergen: declare on EU cosmetic labels above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off).
Limits for other product types differ. Always check the current IFRA Standards and your local cosmetic regulations before finalising a formula.
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