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CAS NO.5392-40-5
Citral Extra
CITRUS
LEMON
VERBENA
PEELY
CITRUS
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienal
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C10H16O
SYNONYM
Citral
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Widely used in many types of accords, mainly in citrus fragrances. Gives freshness and lift.
OCCURENCE IN NATURE
Main constituent of oils of lemongrass and Litsea cubeba. Characteristic constituent of oils of lemon and lime.
STABILITY
Fine Fragrance
-
Good
Fabric Softener
pH3
Good
Antiperspirants
pH3.5
Poor
Toiletry Applications
pH6
Fair
Liquid Detergent
pH9
Good
Soap
pH10
Fair
Powder Detergent
pH11
Poor
Bleach
pH14
Poor
SUBSTANTIVITY
Skin
Poor
Dry Fabric
Poor
Wet Fabric
Fair
Hair
Fair
TENACITY ON BLOTTER
Hours
>24
Days
00
Weeks
00
BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY
Very diffusive
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
<5%
TECHNICAL DATA
Flash Point°C
104ºC
GC
97% min. as Neral + Geranial
CAS No.
5392-40-5
FEMA / GRAS No.
2303
CLogP
3.45
Appearance
Yellow liquid
Molecular Weight
152.24
Vapor Pressure
12.20 Pa at 25ºC