Helional® is a high-purity synthetic aroma chemical widely used in modern perfumery to create fresh aquatic, floral and ozonic fragrance accords. It delivers a cool watery-melon freshness combined with soft floral heliotrope and lily-of-the-valley nuances, making it a key ingredient in marine, fresh and transparent floral perfumes.
Fragrance Family & Note Placement
Fragrance Family
Sarochem™ Helional belongs primarily to the following fragrance families:
- Aquatic / Marine
- Fresh Floral
- Green Floral
- Ozonic Fresh
It is widely used to create modern oceanic freshness and transparent floral accords in contemporary perfumery.
Note Placement in Perfume Structure
Primary Position:
Heart Note (Middle Note)
Helional mainly functions as a heart note, giving a fresh watery floral body to the fragrance composition.
Secondary Influence:
- Slight Top Note Lift due to its fresh ozonic character
- Soft Bridge between top citrus and floral heart
Helional adds a clean oceanic brightness and airy freshness to fragrance compositions and is commonly used in fine fragrances, soaps, detergents, shampoos, air fresheners, candles and home fragrances.
Sarochem™ supplies Helional with excellent purity and consistency for professional perfumers, fragrance houses, cosmetic manufacturers and DIY perfumers.
Key Features
- Premium perfumery grade Helional
- Clean aquatic, floral and melon-fresh aroma
- Excellent diffusion and freshness enhancer
- Highly stable in soaps, detergents and cosmetics
- Ideal for marine, muguet, floral and fougère accords
- Suitable for fine fragrance and functional perfumery
Odor Profile
Primary Notes
- Fresh aquatic
- Watery melon
- Green floral
- Lily-of-the-valley (muguet)
Secondary Facets
- Heliotrope sweetness
- Soft almond nuance
- Clean ozonic freshness
Helional creates the impression of cool sea breeze and dew-fresh flowers, adding modern freshness to perfumes.
Technical Information
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Helional |
| Brand | Iff |
| CAS Number | 1205-17-0 |
| Chemical Name | 3-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-methylpropanal |
| Molecular Formula | C11H12O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 192.21 g/mol |
| FEMA | 4599 |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Odor | Fresh aquatic floral |
| Chemical Class | Aldehyde |
Helional is classified as an aldehyde fragrance molecule known for its fresh watery and floral aroma.
Applications
Sarochem™ Helional is widely used in:
Fine Fragrance
- Marine perfumes
- Fresh floral fragrances
- Fougere compositions
- Transparent modern perfumes
Functional Fragrance
- Soaps
- Shampoos
- Laundry detergents
- Fabric softeners
- Air fresheners
- Room sprays
- Candles
- Reed diffusers
Helional is valued by perfumers because it enhances freshness, brightness and airy transparency in fragrance structures.
Recommended Usage Levels
Typical usage in fragrance concentrate:
| Application | Suggested Dosage |
|---|---|
| Fine Fragrance | 0.5 – 3 % |
| Soap & Shampoo | 0.1 – 2 % |
| Detergents | 0.2 – 2 % |
| Candles | 0.5 – 3 % |
| Air Care | 0.5 – 3 % |
Always follow latest IFRA guidelines for safe use.
Blending Suggestions
Helional blends beautifully with:
Citrus Materials
- Bergamot
- Grapefruit
- Lemon
Floral Materials
- Hedione
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Cyclamen Aldehyde
Modern Aroma Chemicals
- Ambroxan
- Iso E Super
- Cashmeran
- Galaxolide
These combinations help create high diffusion aquatic fragrances and modern fresh perfumes.
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area
- Protect from direct sunlight and heat
- Keep container tightly closed
Shelf Life: 24 months under recommended storage conditions
Why Choose Sarochem™
Sarochem is a trusted supplier of perfumery raw materials, aroma chemicals and fragrance ingredients with strong industry reputation and consistent quality supply.
Benefits of Sarochem™ materials
- High purity aroma chemicals
- Reliable batch consistency
- Professional perfumery grade
- Competitive wholesale pricing
- Bulk availability
Marketed by Sarochem™
Sarochem™ is strictly a reseller of this material, sourcing it directly from manufacturers or exclusive distributor across the globe and is not the producer of this product.



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