Citral
Also known as: Geranial, Neral, Lemonal, Geranial (trans-citral), Lemarome
Strong lemon, citrus, fresh, verbena-like
IFRA Restriction
This is the maximum allowed percentage of this material in the total finished product, not in the fragrance concentrate.
For example, if a fine fragrance (Category 4A) contains 20% fragrance oil, and IFRA allows 10% of this material, the material can be up to 50% of the fragrance concentrate (10% ÷ 20% = 50%).
EU Allergen
This ingredient is classified as an EU allergen under the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Labeling thresholds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products
CAS 5392-40-5
Manufacturers BASF, Symrise
About Citral
A key lemon-scented aldehyde found naturally in lemongrass and citrus oils. A mixture of geranial (citral A) and neral (citral B) isomers.
Molecular Information
Molecular Information
Molecular Formula C10H16O
Molecular Weight 152.23 g/mol
Boiling Point 444 °F at 760 mmHg (Decomposes) (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point 215 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density 0.891 to 0.897 at 59 °F (NTP, 1992)
LogP 3.45
Vapor Pressure 5 mmHg at 194 °F ; 1 mmHg at 143.1 °F; 760 mmHg at 442 °F (NTP, 1992)
InChIKey
WTEVQBCEXWBHNA-JXMROGBWSA-NSources: PubChem
Safety Information
Safety Information
Warning
GHS Classification
Hazard Statements
- H315: Causes skin irritation
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction