Description

Product name: Citral

Other Names: 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-cyclooctadiene aldehyde

CAS No.: 5392-40-5
Molecular Formula: C10H16O

Natural Variety: Plant Extract

Specification

Citral content (GC,%): 96% min.

Appearance: Pale yellow to yellow transparent liquid

Odor: Strong odor of lemon – like

Boiling Point: 228~229°C

Specific Gravity at(25°C): 0.885~0.891

Refractive index at (20°C C): 1.484~1.491

Solubility: 1:3 soluble in alcohol 70%

Naturally present: litsea cubeba oil, lemongrass, basil oil

Application

Daily Flavor, Food Flavor, Tobacco Flavor, it is the raw material in the synthesis of ionone and methylionone and is also used in compounding essence.

Package and storage

Package: 180kg/iron drum

Storage: stored in cool and ventilated places below 25°C, far away from fire, sunshine and air.