Citral Extra
Synonyms :
Form :
Liquid
Molecular Weight :
152.23 G/Mol
Molecular Formula :
C10H16O
Melting Point :
−10 °C
Boiling Point :
229 °C
Solubility :
Insoluble In Water, Soluble In Ethanol
Flash Point :
109 °C
Description :
Overview of Citral Extra
Citral Extra is a natural citrus aldehyde known for its strong lemony, green, and bright citrus aroma. It has a higher geranial content, giving it a sharper, more vibrant top note compared to regular citral.
Because of its purity and strong citrus impact, Citral Extra is widely used in flavors, fragrances, and insect-repellent formulations.
Applications of Citral Extra
1. Flavoring
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Offers citral extra benefits in flavoring, especially for lemon, lime, and mixed-citrus profiles.
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Used in beverages, syrups, candies, and citrus concentrates for a fresh lemon peel taste.
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High geranial boosts natural citrus sharpness and freshness.
2. Fragrance & Colognes
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A strong citrus-green top note for colognes and fresh eau de cologne styles, and it blends especially well with the bright grapefruit-woody freshness of Isobionics Natural Nootkatone 70.
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Adds brightness to perfumes, body mists, soaps, and deodorants.
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Helps lift and energize citrus, herbal, and fresh-clean fragrance themes.
3. Natural Insect Repellent Formulation
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Commonly used for natural insect repellent formulation because of its citrus aldehyde activity.
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Added to sprays, essential-oil blends, and outdoor products as a natural repellent booster.
4. Home & Industrial Use
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Used in cleaners, detergents, and household fragrances for a strong lemon-clean scent.
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Added to natural aromatics and terpene blends for freshness and top-note lift.
Safety & Handling Guidelines
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Avoid direct contact with concentrated aldehyde.
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Use in well-ventilated spaces.
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Store away from heat and sunlight.
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Keep the container sealed to maintain aroma strength.
Where to Buy Citral Extra
Citral Extra Manufacturer
Available from producers of natural citral extra and citrus aroma ingredients.
Distributor & Supplier
ChemicalBull Pvt. Ltd. supplies Citral Extra for flavoring, perfumery, repellent blends, and home-care formulations.
Citral Extra MSDS
MSDS sheet available on request.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What does Citral Extra smell like?
It has a strong lemony, green, sharp citrus aroma. -
What makes Citral Extra different?
It contains high geranial, giving it more brightness and a stronger citrus punch. -
What is Citral Extra used for?
It is used in citrus flavors, colognes, insect repellent formulas, and lemon-fresh home products.
