Pure citral
Industrial use
Bulk packaging > Aroma chemicals
Synthetic aromatic raw materials.
- Code: T0005
- Note type: lemon tree, citric, powerful
- CAS: 5392-40-5
- EINECS: 226-394-6
- IUPAC: 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal [Variant: B (Neral)]
- Molecular formula: C10H16O
- Type: essence of synthesis (EA)
- Purity: =/> 96%
- Origin: Italy
Description
Appearance: clear liquid, yellow to straw yellow in colour, with an intense lemony aroma.
Property
Uses
Citral plays a crucial role in the formulation of fragrances for perfumery, cosmetics, and detergents , as it offers the ability to enhance, mask, or add fragrance to the final product. Its use allows both to impart a pleasant citrus note and effectively mask an unpleasant odor.

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