# Isovaleraldehyde

Source: https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/isovaleraldehyde
CAS: 590-86-3

Smells of: green apple
Role: top note

Isovaleraldehyde opens with a sharp, green apple-like freshness that is quite distinctive. It has a slightly nutty undertone that adds a unique character as it develops, giving it a playful yet slightly pungent quality. In a formula, it acts as a brightener, enhancing fruity and floral notes while providing a crisp edge that can help to lift heavier accords. It pairs well with other fruity notes like pear and peach, as well as with floral elements such as jasmine or rose to add a fresh twist. The typical usage in this catalogue is between 0.221% and 1.27%, with a common dose around 0.745%.

## How the catalogue uses it
- Appears in 1 formulas.
- Dose: 0.80% to 0.80%, average 0.80%.

- Usually weighed alongside: Vanillin, Ethyl Maltol, Triethyl Citrate, Trimethyl Pyrazine, Methyl Laitone, Methyl Cyclopentenolone.


## Citing this
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