Citral Extra Pure Aroma Chemical
Citral Extra Pure is a high-quality citrus aroma chemical widely used in perfume, fragrance, soap, cosmetic, incense, agarbatti, dhoop and air-freshener formulations. It delivers a powerful fresh lemon, citrus, green and slightly aldehydic character and is an important building block for modern citrus and fresh fragrance compositions.
Citral is primarily composed of the geometric isomers Geranial (Citral A) and Neral (Citral B).
Fragrance Profile
Citral Extra Pure has a bright, powerful and instantly recognizable lemon-citrus aroma.
Odour Character
- Fresh lemon
- Bright citrus
- Green
- Zesty
- Clean
- Slightly aldehydic
- Fresh and radiant
Citral is especially useful when a formulation needs a strong initial citrus impact and fresh top-note character.
Technical Details
| Parameter | Typical Information |
|---|---|
| Product | Citral Extra Pure |
| INCI | Citral |
| CAS No. | 5392-40-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₀H₁₆O |
| Molecular Weight | 152.24 g/mol |
| Chemical Type | Monoterpene aldehyde |
| Appearance | Colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Odour | Strong fresh lemon-citrus |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol and many organic solvents |
| Main Components | Geranial + Neral |
| Application | Perfume, fragrance, incense, soap, cosmetics, air freshener |
Exact purity, colour, density, refractive index and other specification values depend on the supplied grade and batch. Refer to the batch COA for guaranteed specifications.
Citral Extra Pure Applications
Fine Fragrance & Perfume
Used as a powerful citrus top-note material in fresh, lemon, citrus, cologne and modern aromatic perfume compositions.
Fragrance Compounds
Useful for creating lemon, citrus, fresh, herbal, green and clean fragrance accords.
Agarbatti & Incense
Citral can be used in agarbatti, incense sticks, dhoop sticks, dhoop cones and other incense fragrance compounds to add a bright lemon-fresh opening.
Soap & Personal Care
Widely useful in fragranced soap, shampoo, shower products and personal-care formulations, subject to applicable regulatory requirements.
Cosmetics
Used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetic and personal-care fragrance systems where permitted.
Air Fresheners & Home Fragrance
Useful for developing lemon-fresh, citrus-clean and refreshing air-freshener fragrances.
Why Choose Citral Extra Pure?
- Strong and distinctive lemon-citrus character
- Excellent material for citrus top notes
- Useful in fresh and clean fragrance compositions
- Important building block for citrus accords
- Suitable for perfume and fragrance compound manufacturing
- Useful in incense, agarbatti and dhoop formulations
- Blends effectively with floral, herbal, citrus and woody materials
- Suitable for professional fragrance formulation
Recommended Fragrance Combinations
Citral can be combined with a wide range of fragrance materials, including:
Lemon Oil • Lemongrass Oil • Linalool • Limonene • Citronellol • Geraniol • Nerol • Citronellyl Acetate • Bergamot-type materials • Orange materials • Aldehydes • Fresh green materials • Floral materials
It can provide brightness to floral, citrus, herbal, aquatic and fresh fragrance structures.
Professional Fragrance Use
Citral is generally most effective as a top-note and modifier material rather than being treated as a complete fragrance by itself. Its strong lemon character can quickly dominate a formula, so professional fragrance development should balance it with suitable citrus, floral, green, woody and musky materials.
For incense applications, Citral can provide a fresh opening, while longer-lasting materials should be used to maintain the fragrance during the complete burn profile.
Storage
Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area. Protect from excessive heat, direct sunlight, moisture and contamination. Keep the container closed when not in use.
Handling & Safety
For professional and industrial fragrance formulation use. Handle according to the applicable SDS, COA, technical specification and local regulatory requirements. Avoid unnecessary contact with skin and eyes and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
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