CITRONELLAL

CITRONELLAL is a liquid flavoring agent within the herb and fruit flavors family, providing rose and lemon flavors. It features olfactory notes of lemon, rose, and citronella, making it ideal for enhancing various food products.

INCI Name: Citronellal

Chemical Name: (±)-Citronellal

CAS Number: 106-23-0

Soluble In: Alcohol Soluble

Synonyms: (±)-Citronellal, 2,3-Dihydrocitral, 2,6-Dimethylhept-5-enecarboxaldehyde, 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenal, 3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-al, Citronellal, dl-Citronellal, NSC 46106, Rac-citronellal, Rhodinal, β-Citronellal

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Identification & Functionality

CAS-US
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Flavor
Flavor Family
Flavor Ingredient Class
Fragrance Ingredient Class
INCI Name
Ingredient Name
Olfactory Notes
Tilley Product Number
Base Chemicals Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
Molecular formula
C₁₀H₁₈O
Technologies
Product Families

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Appearance
Colorless to slightly yellow liquid
Odor
intense lemon-citronella, rose
Slightly Soluble in
Propylene Glycol
Soluble in
Alcohol, Most Fixed Oils
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point207°C-
Purity85 - 100-QC_30.M
Flash Point165°F-
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.446 - 1.456-FCC Method
Acid Value0 - 3-FCC Method
Molecular Weight154.25--
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.845 - 0.861-FCC Method

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
730 days
Storage Information

Stable under normal conditions.