What it is
Non-2-enal is a nine-carbon unsaturated aldehyde with a green, waxy, cucumber-like to fatty scent profile. In cosmetic and personal care products it is used in small amounts as a fragrance component. It is also a compound that occurs naturally in some foods and aromas.
Safety & warnings
As a reactive aldehyde used in fragrance, non-2-enal is used at very low concentrations. Aldehydic fragrance materials can be sensitizing for some individuals, so fragrance-sensitive users should approach with caution and patch test.
Origin & sourcing
It can be found naturally in some plant materials and foods and is also produced synthetically for use as a fragrance ingredient.
Questions everyone asks
What is non-2-enal used for?
It is used as a fragrance ingredient, contributing a green, fatty, cucumber-like odor at low concentrations.
Can non-2-enal cause sensitivity?
As a reactive aldehyde fragrance material, it can be sensitizing for some people, so fragrance-sensitive individuals should patch test.