Product overview
Citral is a flavor and fragrance ingredient evaluated for Lemon and citrus flavor creation, Citrus fragrance accords, Household and personal-care scent systems. Food, cosmetic, oral-care or household use requires the appropriate purity, odor profile, analytical specification, allergen review and destination-market authorization.
Function & Usage
- Provide Solvency, Carrying & Spreading
Provides solvency, carrying, spreading, evaporation or fixative performance according to the selected specialty material. Typical uses: Lemon and citrus flavor creation, Citrus fragrance accords, Household and personal-care scent systems.
- Create Flavor & Modify Taste
Builds, reinforces or rounds a target flavor profile and can support taste masking according to the selected ingredient and approved use level. Typical uses: Lemon and citrus flavor creation, Citrus fragrance accords, Household and personal-care scent systems.
- Design Fragrance & Aroma Profiles
Adds a defined citrus, floral, fruity, spicy, vanilla or fixative note to a fragrance accord, subject to odor and allergen evaluation. Typical uses: Lemon and citrus flavor creation, Citrus fragrance accords, Household and personal-care scent systems.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Flavors, Fragrances & Essential Oils, Fine Chemicals, Food & Nutrition, Personal Care & Cosmetic
- Subcategory:
- Flavor & Fragrance Ingredients
- CAS No.:
- 5392-40-5
- Form:
- Pale yellow oily liquid
- Content / Grade:
- Flavor / fragrance grade; citral ≥96% as geranial plus neral; isomer ratio and acid value by specification
- Applications:
- Lemon and citrus flavor creation, Citrus fragrance accords, Household and personal-care scent systems, Specialty synthesis
- Hazard / Transport:
- Concentrated aroma chemical. Combustible, irritant, sensitizing or aquatic-hazard classifications may apply depending on the substance. Prevent skin contact and environmental release and confirm flash point, transport status, allergen disclosure, the current grade-specific SDS and destination-market requirements.
- Storage:
- Store tightly closed in compatible amber or lined packaging in a cool, dry, dark and well-ventilated place. Minimize air exposure and protect from heat, ignition sources, oxidizers and direct sunlight to limit oxidation and odor drift.