Citral
Available with historical source reference
generic material identity
Historical technical reference: check current commercial product grade, present specification, and regulatory status separately.
Short profile
powerful lemon/citrus aldehydic character
Effect in a formula
Citrus-lemon/lime/verbena aldehydic profile. Strong lemon/citrus building material; historical source additionally flags sensitivity to air, alkali and daylight. Symrise recommends up to 20% for its Citral FF grade. This is supplier guidance, not a regulatory maximum.
From the source: Historically used as a powerful lemon fragrance chemical; the monograph emphasizes instability to air, alkali and daylight and the possibility of colored reaction products.
Use and dosage
No data available.
No confirmed manufacturer use level for this exact product.
Behaviour and performance
No data available.
Reported as stated by the source. Diffusion, tenacity and note impact are not combined into a single performance score.
Good areas of use
Useful where a strong lemon effect is needed, with compatibility/stability checked in the intended base.
Chemical context
CAS5392-40-5
No vapour pressure with an explicitly reported temperature.
Source: Arctander, Perfume and Flavor Chemicals (1969)