{"product_id":"hexyl-cinnamic-aldehyde","title":"Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde (HCA)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAS 101-86-0 · Floral · Jasmine · IFRA restricted (fine fragrance max 9.9%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHexyl 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it smells like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMild jasmine with a waxy, slightly herbal character. It is soft rather than indolic and gives a gentle floral body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow perfumers use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHCA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlends well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hedione \/ MDJ, Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Musks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIFRA \u0026amp; regulatory\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRestricted 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does HCA smell like?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA soft, waxy jasmine floral with a light herbal note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs HCA the same as hexyl cinnamal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Hexyl cinnamal is the INCI\/labelling name for hexyl cinnamic aldehyde (CAS 101-86-0).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs HCA restricted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eRestricted 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aroma-chemicals-all\"\u003earoma chemicals\u003c\/a\u003e for perfumery. \u003cem\u003eTechnical and regulatory data checked 21 September 2026 against the IFRA Standards (51st Amendment) and the 52nd Amendment consultation outcome.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does HCA smell like?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A soft, waxy jasmine floral with a light herbal note.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is HCA the same as hexyl cinnamal?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. Hexyl cinnamal is the INCI\/labelling name for hexyl cinnamic aldehyde (CAS 101-86-0).\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is HCA restricted?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"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).\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Unravel Perfumery","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":62738899075153,"sku":"UP-AC-HCA-100G","price":180.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":62738899107921,"sku":"UP-AC-HCA-500G","price":770.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":62738899140689,"sku":"UP-AC-HCA-1KG","price":1290.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/7175\/3041\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep28_2026_05_36_34AM.png?v=1790554013","url":"https:\/\/unravelperfumery.com\/products\/hexyl-cinnamic-aldehyde","provider":"Unravel Perfumery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}