English name: Citral
CAS number: 5392-40-5
Molecular formula: C10H16O
Molecular weight: 152.23
EINECS number: 226-394-6
MDL No.:MFCD00006997
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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)
Refractive index n20/D 1.488 (lit.)
FEMA2303 | CITRAL
Flash point 215 ° F
Storage conditions 2-8 ° C
Solubility 0.42g/l
Form Liquid
Color to light yellow
Odor at 100.00% sweet lemon citral
Fragrant Citrus
Explosive limit 4.3-9.9% (V)
Water solubility Practice call Insoluble
Merck14,2322
JECFA Number1225
BRN1721871
Exposure limit ACGIH: TWA 5 ppm (Skin)
Stability is stable but readily isomerizes. Incompatible with alkalies, strong oxidizing agents, strong acids. Combustible. Air and light sensitive.
LogP2.76 at 25℃