Citral | 5392-40-5

Description :

Overview of Citral

Citral (CAS 5392-40-5) is a clear to pale-yellow liquid known for its strong, fresh citrus aroma with a distinct lemon character similar to lemongrass and verbena. It is widely used in perfumery, cosmetics, personal care, flavor, and cleaning product industries because of its bright scent, versatility, and reliable stability.

Citral blends especially well with other citrus ingredients such as Limonene and Citronellal, helping create vibrant, fresh, and more complex lemon accords in fragrances and flavor formulations.

Applications of Citral

Perfumery & Fragrance Industry:

Citral is an outstanding fragrance ingredient and Aroma Chemical for fine fragrances, colognes, and eau de toilettes. It has an intense citrus fragrance with a fresh, bright lemon scent. It blends beautifully with floral, woody, herbal, and green notes for vibrant freshness and natural appeal in fragrance compositions. Used in lotions, creams, and body washes for an aroma.

Flavor Industry:

It is extensively incorporated as a flavor ingredient and citral flavor additive in beverages, confectionery, baked goods, dairy products, and specialty food formulations. The authentic lemon flavor, with its bright citrus character, enhances overall taste perception in food and beverage applications. 

Cosmetics & Personal Care:

Citral is used as a fragrance in personal care products such as lotions, creams, body washes, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants, bath products, and skincare formulations. The fresh, invigorating citrus fragrance enhances the sensory experience of personal care products, making them more appealing and refreshing to consumers.

Cleaning Products & Household Applications:

As an ideal fragrance for cleaning products and household formulations, lemon extract adds fresh citrus notes to dish soaps, all-purpose cleaners, laundry detergents, and surface sanitizers. Its bright lemon characteristics help create fresh environments while conveying a natural sense of cleanliness.

Aromatherapy & Wellness:

Citral essential oil blends, diffuser oils, and aromatherapy products help create environments that are upbeat, invigorating, and revitalizing. Its fresh citrus scent promotes mental alertness, emotional balance, and stress relief, and it serves as an effective lemongrass oil alternative.

Safety & Handling Guidelines

•  Wear chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, and protective clothing.
• Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry place away from heat, sunlight, and strong oxidizing agents.
• Avoid repeated skin contact; in case of exposure, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
• Keep away from food, beverages, and animal feed unless intended for food-grade applications.
• Follow all local, state, and federal regulations regarding storage, handling, and disposal.
  
  

Where to Buy Citral?

Citral Manufacturer in India

ChemicalBull is a leading citral manufacturer in India, producing high-purity Citral (CAS 5392-40-5) that meets international quality standards. Buy chemicals in wholesale grades for premium applications.

Citral Distributor & Supplier

Serving the Northern region of India, we supply it to Delhi with efficient logistics and customer-focused service for various industrial and commercial applications.

Request the MSDS

ChemicalBull provides comprehensive information on chemical properties, hazards, handling precautions, first-aid measures, toxicity data, environmental impacts, and disposal guidelines through their official Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Their technical team can also provide safety documentation and application guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does Citral smell like?  

   Citral has an intense, fresh, vibrant citrus fragrance with characteristic lemon scent and bright aldehydic nuances reminiscent of lemongrass and lemon verbena.
   
   

2. What is Citral used for?  

   It is primarily used as a fragrance ingredient and aroma chemical in fine fragrances, as a lemon flavor in food and beverages, as a fragrance for personal care products, and as a fragrance for cleaning products that provides fresh citrus scent characteristics.
   
   

3. Is Citral water-soluble?  

   Citral has limited solubility in water but is readily soluble in alcohols, oils, and most organic solvents, making it highly versatile for perfumery, flavor, and cosmetic formulation applications.