Citral

Citral

Citral is a vibrant aromatic compound renowned for its intensely fresh, zesty and lemon-like character. Naturally present in citrus oils such as lemongrass and lemon myrtle, it delivers a bright, clean aroma with sharp citrus freshness and subtle sweet-green undertones that instantly evoke energy and clarity.

Highly valued for its strong citrus impact and exceptional versatility, Citral is widely used to introduce sparkling freshness and lift to flavour and fragrance formulations. Its crisp lemon profile works particularly well in citrus blends, fresh cleaning fragrances, tropical accords and vibrant flavour systems where brightness and sharp definition are desired.

Supplied in convenient 15ml and 100ml bottles, this high-quality Citral is ideal for professional, laboratory and general-purpose applications requiring powerful citrus character and refreshing aromatic intensity.

Key Features

CAS Number: 5392-40-5

Intense Lemon Citrus Aroma Profile
Delivers a bright, zesty and highly refreshing lemon-like scent with green nuances.

Powerful Top Note Ingredient
Provides immediate citrus impact and freshness in flavour and fragrance formulations.

Adds Brightness & Lift
Enhances blends with sparkling citrus clarity and clean definition.

Excellent Citrus Modifier
Works exceptionally well in lemon, lime, tropical and fresh aromatic profiles.

Highly Versatile Compound
Widely used across flavour, fragrance and technical applications.

Applications

Citral is widely used in:

• Citrus flavour and beverage formulations
• Fine fragrance and perfumery compositions
• Cleaning, detergent and fresh linen fragrances
• Tropical and fruit-style aromatic blends
• Personal care and cosmetic formulations
• General-purpose aromatic and technical applications

Product Information

Volume: 15ml, 100ml
Chemical Name: Citral
CAS Number: 5392-40-5
Appearance: Clear yellow to amber liquid
Aroma: Sharp, fresh lemon citrus with sweet-green nuances

Citral is an essential ingredient for creating bright, refreshing and energetic aromatic profiles, offering powerful citrus freshness and exceptional versatility across a wide range of flavour and fragrance applications.