Product Description
Product | Citral |
CAS | 5392-40-5 |
Formula | C10H16O |
Synonym | 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-Octadienal, Geranial, Neral, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-al, 2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-, 2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-, 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal |
Typical Product Specifications
Density | 0.891-0.987 (15 c) |
Tenacity | 24 hrs. on blotter |
Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
Specific gravity | 0.88500 to 0.89100 @ 25.00 ยฐC |
Boiling Point | 228.00 to 229.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 103.00 to 104.00 ยฐC. @ 12.00 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 3.00 max. KOH/g |
Flash Point | 195.00 ยฐF. TCC |
Shelf Life | 24 month(s) or longer if stored properly |
Odor | Fresh, juicy, Iemon peel, with a sweet tangy green nuance |
Vapor Pressure | 0.200000 mm/Hg @ 20.00 ยฐC |
Storage | store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light |
Refractive Index | 1.48600 to 1.49000 @ 20.00 ยฐC |
logP (o/w) | 3.45 |
Odor Type | citrus |
Taste | Lemon peel, citrus, juicy, green, lime, woody and herbal |
Pounds/Gallon | 7.364 to 7.414 |
Vapor Density | 5.2 |
Assay | 96.00 to 100.00 % sum of isomers |
Insolubility | in water |
Molecular weight | 152.24 |
Solubility | oxygenated solvs., glycerin, propylene glycol, min. oil, fixed oils, 95 alcohol |
Chemical Structure | ![]() |
Notes | FEMA# 2303 Use: FLAVOURING, PERFUMING |
Class | Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds |

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