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

Origin

lemon, orange, and other citrus fruits or synthetic production

Extraction

Chemical synthesis

CAS number

5392-40-5

Structure

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Profile

citrusy, fresh, lemony

IFRA status

Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Citral", CAS 5392-40-5)