Description
Citral natural, ≥96%, FCC, FG, 1KG
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
PubChem Substance ID:
24900989
Flavis number:
5.020
NACRES:
NA.21
PROPERTIES
Quality Level
400
biological source
Litsea cubeba Pers.
grade
FG
Halal
Kosher
natural
Agency/Method
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 Citral (Neral + Geranial)
refractive index
n20/D 1.488 (lit.)
bp
229 °C (lit.)
density
0.888 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
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Flavors and Fragrances
Organoleptic
fresh; lemon; sweet
food allergen
no known allergens
fragrance allergen
citral (neral+geranial)