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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

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1ml RMB159.20 In Stock
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Update time: 2022-07-08

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℃

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
Toxicity LD50 orally in rats: 4.96 g/kg (Opdyke)

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