Citral Extra

CITRUS • LEMON • VERBENA • PEELY • CITRUS
Less than 50% • Partially • Nature Identical

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CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienal
Molecular Formula: C10H16O

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SYNONYM

Citral

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Widely used in many types of accords, mainly in citrus fragrances.
Gives freshness and lift.

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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

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SUBSTANTIVITY

Skin: Poor
Dry Fabric: Poor
Wet Fabric: Fair
Hair: Fair

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TENACITY ON BLOTTER

Hours: >24
Days: 00
Weeks: 00

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BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY

Very diffusive

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TYPICAL USE LEVEL

<5%

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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