Citral (FEMA-2303)
This product is not a finished fragrance or flavor. It is a single aroma chemical that provides a specific scent character determined by its chemical structure. It is intended to be used only as a raw material for creating fragrance or flavor formulations, or for other research and development purposes.
Citral is a powerful lemon aldehyde with crisp citrus‑peel brightness and a slightly green, waxy facet. Potent and diffusive, it shapes fresh top notes and defines lemon accords; observe IFRA limits.
Fragrance Family: Citrus/Aldehydic
Top Notes: Lemon peel, Aldehydic, Green
Heart Notes: Waxy, Herbal‑green
Base Notes: Clean, Soft
Applications:
- Fine Fragrance: typical 0.10%, range 0.02–0.30%
- Body Care Products: typical 0.05%, range 0.01–0.15%
- Home Care Products: typical 0.10%, range 0.02–0.20%
- Candles & Diffusers: typical 0.15%, range 0.05–0.20%
IFRA Restrictions:
Refer to the latest IFRA Standards; citral is restricted in many categories due to sensitization.
Allergen Declaration (EU):
Consult IFRA/SDS for allergen listing.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Keep container tightly closed.
Shelf Life: 24–36 months when stored properly
CAS Number: 5392-40-5
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless or slightly yellow clear liquid |
| Odour | Strong lemonlike |
| Refractive Index (20°C) | 1.4860 - 1.4900 |
| Specific Gravity (25/25°C) | 0.8850 - 0.8910 |
| Citral (cis+trans) by GC (%) | 96.00 - 100.00 |
| Neral by GC (%) | 45.00 - 55.00 |
| Geranial by GC (%) | 45.00 - 55.00 |
| Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | 0.0000 - 1.0000 |
| Other Names |
|---|
| (Z)/(E)citral |
| (Z+E)citral |
| citral (ex Litsea) |
| citral 10% dpg |
| citral E.Q. |
| citral EOA synthetic food/grade |
| citral ex lemon natural |
| citral ex litsea |
| citral ex litsea natural |
| citral ex litsea natural isolate |
| citral extra |
| citral extra FCC (natural) |
| citral extra natural |
| citral FCC |
| citral FCC natural |
| citral FCC synthetic |
| citral FF |
| citral FG |
| citral lemarome N |
| citral N |
| citral nat |
| citral natural |
| citral natural (ex litsea) |
| citral natural ex lemongrass |
| citral natural ex litsea |
| citral R synthetic |
| citral spain, natural isolated constituent |
| citral super FCC (natural) |
| citral synthetic |
| citral synthetic FCC |
| citral, technical grade |
| citral,syn |
| citralia |
| 2,6-dimethyl octadien-2,6-al-8 |
| 3,7-dimethyl-1,2,6-octadienal |
| (Z+E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-al |
| cis+trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-al |
| 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal |
| 3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienal |
| hesperitraal |
| lemarome N |
| lemsyn |
| 2,6-octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl- |
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