Description
Description:
Top Note
Natural, non-GMO, and Organic Compliant
Natural Isolate of Lemon Grass oil, this is a very sharp zesty lemon tartness, with terpenic notes.
Other names: 3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienal ; Citralia ; Hesperitraal ; Lemarome N ; Lemsyn ; 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal
Odor Description: Lemon Peel, Citrus, Juicy, Green, Lime, Woody, Herbal
Use level: None
Volatility : Head
Uses in Perfumery: Citral is used in citrus notes and especially lemon notes. Can be mixed with D-Limonene for a sweet facet. Brings a fresh facet to ginger and shades the camphorated facet of cardamom.
Natural Availability : Several essential oils are called ‘Citral essential oils’. Lemongrass EO can contain up to 85% Citral, Litsea Cubeba EO up to 75% and Verbena up to about 40%. Citral can therefore be obtained naturally from these essential oils.
Chemical Properties :
Molecular formula : C10H16O
Molecular Weight : 152,24 g/mol
Density : 0,89
Flash Point : 98°C
Fusion Point : -20°C
Appearance : Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Log P : 2,9
Boiling Point : 229°C
Detection Threshold : 0,01
IFRA : This ingredient is restricted by IFRA
50th Amendement
Restriction type : RESTRICTION
Cause of restriction : DERMAL SENSITIZATION AND SYSTEMIC TOXICITY
Amendment : 49
Quantitative limit on the use :
Cat.1 – 0.11%
Cat.2 – 0.032%
Cat.3 – 0.1%
Cat.4 – 0.6%
Cat.5A – 0.15%
Cat.5B – 0.15%
Cat.5C – 0.15%
Cat.5D – .051%
Cat.6 – .35%
Cat.7A – 0.2%
Cat.7B – 0.2%
Cat.8 – .051%
Cat.9 – 1.2%
Cat.10A – 1.2%
Cat.10B – 4.2%
Cat.11A – 0.51%
Cat.11B – 0.51%
Cat. 12 – No Restriction
CAS # 5392-40-5
FEMA # 2303
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Application Suitability:
Good performance in:
- Alcoholic Perfume
- Creams and Lotions
- Lipsticks
- Shampoo
- Hair Conditioner
- Bath/Shower Gel
- Cold Wave
- Ammonia
- Chlorine
- Fabric Softener
- Candles
- Pot Pourri
- Incense
Major problems in:
- Anti-perspirants/Deo
- Talcum Powder
- Tablet Soap
- Liquid Soap
- Acid Cleaner
- Detergent Powder
- Liquid Detergent
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