Citric acid

At a glance

Citric acid is a fragrance ingredient used to add a sharp, fresh note to perfumes and to adjust the pH level of fragrance formulations It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
produced synthetically or derived from citrus fruits
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Acid
CAS number
77-92-9
Profile
sharp, citrusy, acidic
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01