Citral
At a glance
A strongly lemony aldehyde found naturally in lemongrass and citrus oils, giving an intense, sharp fresh-lemon character widely used in citrus accords.
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Category⚗️ Synthetic
Originlemon, orange, and other citrus fruits or synthetic production
ExtractionChemical synthesis
CAS number5392-40-5
Structure
Profilecitrusy, fresh, lemony
IFRA statusRestricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Citral", CAS 5392-40-5)
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