Difference between revisions of "Citral"
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* [[Lime]] : 6-9% | * [[Lime]] : 6-9% | ||
* [[Ginger]] : 4 % | * [[Ginger]] : 4 % | ||
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* Orange | * Orange | ||
* [[Tuberose Absolute]] : 1,47 % | * [[Tuberose Absolute]] : 1,47 % |
Revision as of 08:43, 29 April 2017
Contents
Classification
- Citral is a mixture of two aldehydes that have the same molecular formula but different structures.
- Other Names : 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal; 3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienal; Geranialdehyde; Lemonal
- CAS : 5392-40-5
Olfactory Description
- citrus lemon lemongrass sharp zesty tartness terpenic fresh juicy lemon peel sweet tangy green
- Perfumery Note: Middle
Essential Oil Sources
- Lemon myrtle (90-98%)
- Litsea citrata (90%)
- Litsea cubeba (70-85%)
- Lemongrass (65-85%)
- Lemon tea-tree (70-80%)
- Ocimum gratissimum (66.5%)
- Lindera citriodora (about 65%)
- Calypranthes parriculata (about 62%)
- petitgrain (36%)
- Lemon verbena (30-35%)
- Lemon ironbark (26%)
- Lemon balm (11%)
- Lime : 6-9%
- Ginger : 4 %
- Lemon : 1,6 - 5 %
- Orange
- Tuberose Absolute : 1,47 %
Special Precautions and Safety
Xi - Irritant
- R38 - Irritating to skin.
- R43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
- S02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
- S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
- S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.