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.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
lemon, orange, and other citrus fruits or synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
CAS number
5392-40-5
Profile
citrusy, fresh, lemony
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Citral", CAS 5392-40-5)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26