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W230316

Citral

greener alternative

natural, ≥96%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal, Geranial and neral mixture

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C=CHCH2CH2C(CH3)=CHCHO
CAS Number:
5392-40-5
Molecular Weight:
152.23
FEMA Number:
2303
Council of Europe no.:
109c
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24900989
Flavis number:
5.020
EC Number:
226-394-6
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00006997
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1721871
Organoleptic:
fresh; lemon; sweet
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural
Biological source:
Litsea cubeba Pers.
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

Litsea cubeba Pers.

Quality Level

300, 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

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”.

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  • 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.

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

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

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SHBN6222
MKCP6348
SHBM2412
SHBL5071
MKCJ7159

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M Machado et al.
Experimental parasitology, 130(3), 223-231 (2012-01-10)
In order to contribute for the search of new drugs for leishmaniasis, we study the susceptibility of Leishmania infantum, Leishmania tropica and Leishmania major to Cymbopogon citratus essential oil and major compounds, mrycene and citral. C. citratus and citral were
Francesca Patrignani et al.
International journal of food microbiology, 160(3), 273-281 (2013-01-08)
High pressure homogenization (HPH) technique is able to significantly reduce spoilage microbiota in fruit juice. On the other hand, aroma compounds and essential oils can have a key role in the microbial stability of these products. For this reason, the
Masrat Maswal et al.
Food chemistry, 138(4), 2356-2364 (2013-03-19)
Citral is a flavour component widely used in food and cosmetic industries, but is chemically unstable and degrades over time in aqueous solutions due to acid-catalysed and oxidative reactions leading to loss of desirable flavour. The present study reveals the
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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
W230316-1KG-K04061838248961
W230316-9KG-K04061838065490
W230316-SAMPLE-K04061838087812