Clear, colorless liquid; fatty, citrus-like aroma.
Lauryl aldehyde dimethyl acetal is prepared from Dodecanal and Methanol under dry hydrogen chloride.
Has been suggested for use in perfumery, but its lack of power and the fact that the parent aldehyde is quite stable under normal concentration and chemical conditions in the functional products, has made the acetal more or less superfluous. It has found a little use in flavors, mainly in Honey types where its soft waxy notes can be utilized. However, it should be remembered that this acetal, like most others, is unstable in acid media - a condition which is prevalent in many flavored products.
ChEBI: Dodecanal dimethyl acetal is an acetal.
Green-type, medium-strength odor
