- CAS number
- 120-14-9
- IFRA Standard status
- Not recorded
- Products
- 3
Last updated · 25-05-2026Record completeness75%
The information here describes the ingredient in general. Its possible sources may vary and do not necessarily show the origin or form used in a particular YUMA product. For product-specific information, check the relevant product page.
Description
Veratraldehyde features a crème brûlée scent profile, combining vanilla sweetness with the smoky facets of caramelized sugar. This ingredient occurs naturally in various sources, including ginger, mint, blackberries, raspberries, and honey. Its presence in vanilla contributes to the characteristic aroma loved in many desserts.
Perfumers often prefer laboratory-created veratraldehyde, producing a nature-identical version that ensures consistent quality in their formulations. This approach also helps preserve the planet's natural resources. Lab-produced veratraldehyde can stem from diverse and renewable sources, supporting more sustainable practices in the fragrance industry.
Reported natural sources
BoysenberriesChampaca ConcreteVanillaBlackberriesMintRaspberriesGinger
Additional information
- Veratraldehyde acts as a natural chameleon, appearing in sweet ingredients like vanilla and honey as well as spicier ones like ginger.
- The berry world relies on this ingredient, as blackberries, raspberries, and boysenberries naturally contain veratraldehyde to help form their rich and complex scent.
- One of the more exotic sources of veratraldehyde is champaca concrete, derived from Southeast Asian Magnolia champaca flowers and known for its deep, floral aroma in luxury perfumes.
CAS number
120-14-9
Other names
3,4- dimethoxy benzaldehydeBenzaldehyde, 3,4-dimethoxy-3,4-dimethoxybenzaldehydeVeratrum aldehydeVeratrumaldehydVeratrylaldehyde congealed solidDimethyl ether protocatechualdehydeMethyl vanillinP- veratric aldehyde3,4- dimethoxy-benzaldehyde
IFRA Standard status
The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.
Not recorded
Regulatory information
The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) is in the process of completing a comprehensive safety assessment for veratraldehyde. Once finished, the evaluation will be reviewed by the Expert Panel for Fragrance Safety and published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.