Citral , 10mMinDMSO , 5392-40-5

Synonym(s):
3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal;Citral;Geranial and neral mixture;Lemonal

CAS NO.：5392-40-5

Empirical Formula: C10H16O

Molecular Weight: 152.23

MDL number: MFCD00006997

EINECS: 226-394-6

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: <-10°C
• Boiling point: 229 °C (lit.)
• Density: 0.888 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• vapor density: 5 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 0.2 mm Hg ( 200 °C)
• FEMA: 2303 | CITRAL
• refractive index: n20/D 1.488(lit.)
• Flash point: 215 °F
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• solubility: 0.42g/l
• form: Liquid
• color: colorless to light yellow
• Odor: at 100.00 %. sweet lemon citral
• Odor Type: citrus
• explosive limit: 4.3-9.9%(V)
• Water Solubility: PRACTICALLY INSOLUBLE
• Merck: 14,2322
• JECFA Number: 1225
• BRN: 1721871
• Exposure limits: ACGIH: TWA 5 ppm (Skin)
• Stability: Stable. but readily isomerizes. Incompatible with alkalies, strong oxidizing agents, strong acids. Combustible. Air and light sensitive.
• LogP: 2.76 at 25℃
• CAS DataBase Reference: 5392-40-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Citral(5392-40-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Citral (5392-40-5)

Description and Uses

Citral is an anti-microbial agent found in plants with antibacterial activity against some food pathogens. It is also a fragrance compound with a distinct lemon scent.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS07
• Signal word: Warning
• Hazard statements: H315-H317-H319
• Precautionary statements: P261-P264-P272-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338
• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Risk Statements: 38-43
• Safety Statements: 24/25-37
• RIDADR: 1760
• WGK Germany: 1
• RTECS: RG5075000
• Autoignition Temperature: 225 °C
• TSCA: Yes
• HS Code: 2912 19 00
• HazardClass: 8
• PackingGroup: III
• Hazardous Substances Data: 5392-40-5(Hazardous Substances Data)
• Toxicity: LD50 orally in rats: 4.96 g/kg (Opdyke)