W230316

Citral

natural, ≥96%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal, Geranial and neral mixture
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂C=CHCH₂CH₂C(CH₃)=CHCHO
• CAS Number: 5392-40-5
• Molecular Weight: 152.23
• FEMA Number: 2303
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 1721871
• EC Number: 226-394-6
• Council of Europe no.: 109c
• MDL number: MFCD00006997
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24900989
• Flavis number: 5.020
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: Litsea cubeba Pers.
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher; natural
• agency: follows IFRA guidelines
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 117
• vapor density: 5 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 0.2 mmHg ( 200 °C)
• assay: ≥96%
• composition: contains IFRA and EU 1223/2009 restricted Citral (Neral + Geranial)
• greener alternative product characteristics: Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses; Use of Renewable Feedstocks; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• refractive index: n20/D 1.488 (lit.)
• bp: 229 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.888 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: citral (neral+geranial)
• greener alternative category: Aligned
• organoleptic: fresh; lemon; sweet
• SMILES string: [H]C(=O)C=C(C)CC\C=C(\C)C
• InChI: 1S/C10H16O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,7-8H,4,6H2,1-3H3
• InChI key: WTEVQBCEXWBHNA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one of the four categories of Greener Alternatives . This product is a Biobased products, showing key improvements in Green Chemistry Principles “Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses” and “Use of Renewable Feedstock”.

Application

• Exploring the binding affinity and characteristics of DcitOBP9 in citrus psyllids.: This study delves into the interactions between DcitOBP9, a key odorant-binding protein, and citral in citrus psyllids, providing insights into pest behavior and potential targets for eco-friendly pest management strategies (Pei et al., 2024).


• Synergistic anti-virulence efficacy of citral and carvacrol against mixed vaginitis causing Candida albicans and Gardnerella vaginalis: An in vitro and in vivo study.: Demonstrates the combined use of citral and carvacrol as a potent anti-virulence strategy against pathogens in mixed vaginitis, showcasing a promising lead for non-antibiotic treatments (Jothi and Gowrishankar, 2024).


• Effect of polyethoxylated flavonoids (PMFs)-loaded citral and chitosan composite coatings on citrus preservation: From the perspective of fruit resistance.: Discusses innovative food preservation techniques using citral-infused coatings to enhance the storage life and quality of citrus fruits, addressing critical issues in food technology (Li et al., 2024).


• Synthesis, antifungal activity and action mechanism of novel citral amide derivatives against Rhizoctonia solani.: Explores the synthesis of citral derivatives for use as antifungal agents, offering new solutions for controlling fungal diseases in crops with potential applications in sustainable agriculture (Zhang et al., 2024).

Preparation Note

Extraction method: steam distillation from the fruit of tree.

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS07
• signalword: Warning
• hcodes: H315,H317,H319
• pcodes: P261 - P264 - P272 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: 208.4 °F - DIN 51758
• flash_point_c: 98 °C - DIN 51758
• ppe: Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter