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Citral

mixture of cis and trans, ≥96%, 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:
Molecular Weight:
152.23
FEMA Number:
2303
Beilstein:
1721871
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
109
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
5.020
NACRES:
NA.21
Organoleptic:
fresh; lemon; sweet
Grade:
FG
Halal
Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 182.60

vapor density

5 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.2 mmHg ( 200 °C)

Assay

≥96%

color

colorless to light yellow

refractive index

n20/D 1.488 (lit.)

bp

229 °C (lit.)

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  • Screening and In Silico Analyses of the Yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae Σ1278b Bank Mutants Using Citral as a Natural Antimicrobial.: This study evaluates the antimicrobial properties of citral using yeast mutants, highlighting its potential as a natural antimicrobial agent in food safety applications (El Harati et al., 2024).

  • Exploring the binding affinity and characteristics of DcitOBP9 in citrus psyllids.: This research investigates the interaction between citral and the DcitOBP9 protein in citrus psyllids, offering insights into pest control strategies for citrus crops (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.: The study demonstrates the enhanced anti-virulence effects of citral combined with carvacrol against pathogens causing mixed vaginitis, providing a basis for potential therapeutic applications (Jothi & Gowrishankar, 2024).

  • Effect of polyethoxylated flavonoids (PMFs)-loaded citral and chitosan composite coatings on citrus preservation: From the perspective of fruit resistance.: This research highlights the efficacy of citral in composite coatings to improve citrus fruit preservation by enhancing resistance against spoilage (Li et al., 2024).

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Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

208.4 °F - DIN 51758

Flash Point(C)

98 °C - DIN 51758

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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