Citral 96% canister
Citral 96% canister Citral N molecule

Pure citral

Industrial use

Industrial 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

Citral has citrus aromatic, antibacterial and antioxidant properties.

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.