Product name:Citral
CAS:5392-40-5
Molecular Formula:C10H16O
Formula Weight:152.23
Specification:100ml
Description:
Citral, or 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal or lemonal, is either of, or a mixture of, a pair of terpenoids with the molecular formula C10H16O. The two compounds are double bond isomers. The E-isomer is known as geranial or citral A. The Z-isomer is known as neral or citral B.
Geranial has a strong lemon odor. Neral has a lemon odor that is less intense, but sweeter. Citral is therefore an aroma compound used in perfumery for its citrus effect. Citral is also used as a flavor and for fortifying lemon oil. It also has strong anti-microbial qualities,and pheromonal effects in insects.
Citral is used in the synthesis of vitamin A, ionone, and methylionone, and to mask the smell of smoke.