Citral

• CAT Number: R040670
• CAS Number: 5392-40-5
• Molecular Formula: C10H16O
• Molecular Weight: 152.237
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal; 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-al; 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal; Citral PQ Extra; Lemarome N; Lemsyn GB; NSC 6170
• Target: Immunology and Inflammatory Disease Models
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienal
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H16O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,7-8H,4,6H2,1-3H3/b10-7+
• InChIKey: WTEVQBCEXWBHNA-JXMROGBWSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=CCCC(=CC=O)C)C

Citral is a natural aldehyde with a strong lemon scent, commonly found in the oils of lemon myrtle, lemongrass, and other citrus plants. It is widely used in the flavor and fragrance industries to impart a fresh, lemony aroma. Additionally, citral serves as a precursor in the synthesis of vitamins A and E and possesses antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, making it valuable in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.