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Trans-2-decenal is a fragrance ingredient with a characteristic waxy and fatty aroma reminiscent of fried chicken or pork fat. Its scent is extremely complex and subtle, featuring notes that point toward coriander, mushrooms, and even roses and floral compositions. This contrast between fatty and floral elements makes it particularly interesting for perfumers.
Trans-2-decenal occurs naturally in many plants and dairy products, such as carrots, olives, cilantro, peanuts, potatoes, and lamb. Perfumers often create a nature-identical version in the laboratory, ensuring consistent quality and helping preserve natural resources. The laboratory version can originate from various sources, including renewable materials, supporting sustainability in the fragrance industry.
Gastronomic dual personality: Trans-2-decenal is one of the few fragrance ingredients that can simultaneously smell like fried chicken and roses. This unusual dual nature makes it valuable for creating complex aromatic compositions.
Every time you enjoy potato chips, you are tasting and smelling trans-2-decenal. It is one of the key compounds that gives potato chips their characteristic aroma, contributing to their flavor experience.
If you are someone who loves or dislikes cilantro, trans-2-decenal plays a major role in that reaction. It is a key component of cilantro aroma, contributing to its characteristic profile that divides tasters worldwide.
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.
The safety of trans-2-decenal has been evaluated by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM), and a peer-reviewed safety assessment has been published. It was found to have the potential to cause skin sensitization in a small percentage of individuals. This means that, in a limited number of people, repeated contact at a sufficiently high level may cause a temporary reaction, including redness, rash, or itching on the skin.
To prevent sensitization, RIFM has established maximum acceptable concentration levels for this ingredient in home care, air care, cosmetics, and personal care products. Although an ingredient may have the potential to cause skin sensitization, most people will not be affected. Every person's skin is different, so consult a healthcare professional with any questions.