Verbena

What is Verbena?

Verbena (lemon verbena, Aloysia citrodora) is obtained by steam distillation of fresh leaves, yielding a citrus‑green, zesty top note rich in citral, used as a fresh top‑note in perfumery.

What does Verbena smell like?

Sharp, sweet, lemony herbal scent.

Is Verbena natural or synthetic?

Verbena is listed as a synthetic, a defined molecule in the citral (monoterpene aldehyde) family.

Is Verbena restricted by IFRA?

Our directory lists its IFRA status as: Restricted, phototoxicity and sensitization limits under IFRA standards. Check the current IFRA Standards before formulating.

What is the CAS number of Verbena?

The CAS number listed for Verbena is 8024-12-2.