General Description
Clear colorless liquid.
Reactivity Profile
CITRAL DIETHYL ACETAL(7492-66-2) may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to moisture. CITRAL DIETHYL ACETAL(7492-66-2) will decompose on heating.
Air & Water Reactions
This chemical may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to moisture. Insoluble in water.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for this chemical are not available. CITRAL DIETHYL ACETAL is probably combustible.
Chemical Properties
Citral diethyl acetal has a mild, green, citrus odor and a green, oily, citrus-peel flavor.
Chemical Properties
Citral Diethyl Acetal is a colorless
liquid with a floral, warm, woody citrus odor. It is relatively stable in alkali and
can, therefore, be used in soap.
Chemical Properties
colourless liquid
Definition
ChEBI: 1,1-Diethoxy-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadiene is a monoterpenoid.
Preparation
From ethyl orthoformate and citral.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: green, citrus lemon with waxy nuance.