W230308

Citral

mixture of cis and trans, ≥96%, FG

• 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: 1721871
• EC Number: 226-394-6
• Council of Europe no.: 109
• MDL number: MFCD00006997
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24900965
• Flavis number: 5.020
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• 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.)
• 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
• 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
• Gene Information: human ... CYP1A2(1544)

Description

Application

• 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).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H317,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P272 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• 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