Natural Citral

Characteristics

Citral (C10H16O), also called 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal, a pale yellow liquid, with a strong lemon odour, that occurs in the essential oils of plants. It is insoluble in water but soluble in ethanol (ethyl alcohol), diethyl ether, and mineral oil.

 

Additional information

CAS No.

5392-40-5

EINECS

226-394-6

FEMA

2303

Molecular Weight

152

Formula

C10H16O

Product Details

  • Regional Availability: Worldwide
  • Harvest Period: N/A
  • Natural Status: Natural
  • Odour: With a fresh aroma of lemon peel
  • Appearance: Colorless or yellowish liquid.

Chemical Properties


  • Assay/Purity: ≥99.5%   
  • Refractive Index @20℃:1.4860 ~ 1.4900
  • PH: ≤ 5.0
  • Melting Point ℃:≥21.4°C
  • Specific Gravity:0.891
  • Boiling Point (℃):228 ~ 229°C
  • Flash Point ℃:92°C
  • Shelf Life (months): 12
  • Storage Recommendations: 97% citral should be packed in galvanized iron buckets or tinned iron cans, placed in a dry, ventilated, cool warehouse, away from the source of fire, and should be transported to avoid sun and rain.

 

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