Preferred name | citral |
Trivial Name | Citral |
Short Description | 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal |
Formula | C10 H16 O |
CAS Number | 5392-40-5 |
FEMA Number | 2303 |
ECHA Number | 226-394-6 |
FDA UNII | T7EU0O9VPP |
Beilstein Number | 1721871 |
MDL | MFCD00006997 |
COE Number | 109 |
xLogP3-AA | 3.00 (est) |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 1225 citral |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 5392-40-5 ; CITRAL |
Synonyms |
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Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 5392-40-5 |
Pubchem (cid): | 8843 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134984224 |
Flavornet: | 5392-40-5 |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
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tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
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KEGG (GenomeNet): | C01499 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB35092 |
FooDB: | FDB013721 |
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database): | YMDB01656 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2912.19.1000 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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Wikipedia: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 152.23672485352 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.364 to 7.414 |
Refractive Index | 1.486 to 1.49 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 228 to 229°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 103 to 104°C @ 12 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 3 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 0.2 mmHg @ 20 °C |
Vapor Density | 5.2 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 90 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 3.45 |
Shelf life | 24 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
Solubility | |
dipropylene glycol | Yes |
fixed oils | Yes |
paraffin oil | Yes |
propylene glycol | Yes |
water, 1340 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
glycerin | No |
Stability | |
alcoholic lotion | Unspecified |
antiperspirant | Unspecified |
deo stick | Unspecified |
fabric softener | Unspecified |
shampoo | Unspecified |
Odor Type: Citrus | |
sharp, lemon, sweet, fresh, juicy, lemon peel, tart, green | |
Odor strength | medium |
Substantivity | 12 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1982) | At 100.00 %. sharp lemon sweet |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 18, No. 2, 38, (1993) | Fresh, juicy, lemon peel, with a sweet tangy green nuance |
Flavor Type: Citrus | |
lemon peel, citrus, juicy, green, lime, woody, herbal | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 18, No. 2, 38, (1993) | At 40.00 ppm. Lemon peel, citrus, juicy, green, lime, woody and herbal |
Useful in: savory spices, fruity citrus, fruity red, fruity yellow, fruity tropical, fruity others. | Like lemon peel |
General comment | LEMON LIKE |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Abronia, Acacia, Agrumen aldehyde, Aldehydic, Apple, Apple green apple, Apricot, Basil oil replacer, Bayberry, Bergamot, Blackberry, Blueberry, Butterscotch, Cedrat, Cherry, Citronella, Citrus, Coconut tropical coconut, Coffee, Cologne, Colonia, Eucalyptus oil replacer, Fern, Fir needle oil replacer, Floral, Fresh and clean, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Linden flower, Litsea cubeba, Mace, Magnolia, Mandarin, Melon, Neroli, Orange, Orange blossom, Passion fruit, Peach, Petitgrain, Petitgrain lemon petitgrain, Pineapple, Plum, Raspberry, Rhubarb, Rose, Rose red rose, Rose white rose, Sassafras, Strawberry, Vanilla, Verbena, Zibeline |
Flavoring purposes | Curacao, Litsea cubeba, Petitgrain lemon petitgrain |
Other purposes | My sin, Topnotes |
Cosmetic purposes | Flavoring agents, Perfuming agents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 38 - Irritating to skin. R 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Skin sensitisation (Category 1), H317 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
Pictogram | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P333 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Human Experience: | |
8 % solution: sensitising. 32 % solution: skin irritation. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 4960 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 2, Pg. 327, 1964. intraperitoneal-rat LD50 460 mg/kg Journal of Reproduction and Fertility. Vol. 55, Pg. 347, 1979. oral-mouse LD50 6000 mg/kg Biochemical Journal. Vol. 34, Pg. 1196, 1940. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 2250 mg/kg Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 25, Pg. 505, 1987. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
IFRA Critical Effect: | |||
Sensitization | |||
View the IFRA Standard | |||
View IFRA Standards Library for complete information. | |||
Please review Amendment 49 IFRA documentation for complete information. | |||
IFRA RESTRICTION LIMITS IN THE FINISHED PRODUCT (%): | |||
Category 1: Products applied to the lips | |||
0.11 % | |||
Category 2: Products applied to the axillae | |||
0.032 % | |||
Category 3: Products applied to the face/body using fingertips | |||
0.10 % | |||
Category 4: Products related to fine fragrance | |||
0.60 % | |||
Category 5: Products applied to the face and body using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on | |||
Category 5A: Body lotion products applied to the body using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on | |||
0.15 % | |||
Category 5B: Face moisturizer products applied to the face using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on | |||
0.15 % | |||
Category 5C: Hand cream products applied to the hands using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on | |||
0.15 % | |||
Category 5D: Baby Creams, baby Oils and baby talc | |||
0.051 % | |||
Category 6: Products with oral and lip exposure | |||
0.35 % | |||
Category 7: Products applied to the hair with some hand contact | |||
Category 7A: Rinse-off products applied to the hair with some hand contact | |||
0.20 % | |||
Category 7B: Leave-on products applied to the hair with some hand contact | |||
0.20 % | |||
Category 8: Products with significant anogenital exposure | |||
0.051 % | |||
Category 9: Products with body and hand exposure, primarily rinse off | |||
1.20 % | |||
Category 10: Household care products with mostly hand contact | |||
Category 10A: Household care excluding aerosol products (excluding aerosol/spray products) | |||
1.20 % | |||
Category 10B: Household aerosol/spray products | |||
4.20 % | |||
Category 11: Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate | |||
Category 11A: Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate without UV exposure | |||
0.051 % | |||
Category 11B: Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate with potential UV exposure | |||
0.051 % | |||
Category 12: Products not intended for direct skin contact, minimal or insignificant transfer to skin | |||
No Restriction | |||
Notes: | |||
IFRA FLAVOR REQUIREMENTS: | |||
Due to the possible ingestion of small amounts of fragrance ingredients from their use in products in Categories 1 and 6, materials must not only comply with IFRA Standards but must also be recognized as safe as a flavoring ingredient as defined by the IOFI Code of Practice (www.iofi.org). For more details see chapter 1 of the Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 5844.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 6990.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Adequate NOAEL exists: | Yes | ||
Threshold of Concern: | 1800 (μg/person/day) | ||
Structure Class: | I | ||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3. Update in publication number(s): 24 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | 133.00000 | 178.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 17.00000 | 28.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | 3.00000 | 6.00000 | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | 0.20000 | |
chewing gum: | 7000.00000 | 10000.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | 10.00000 | 10.00000 | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | 22.00000 | 34.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 23.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | 174.00000 | 210.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | 0.50000 | 0.80000 | |
hard candy: | 950.00000 | 1000.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | 1.00000 | 2.00000 | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | 142.00000 | 181.00000 | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 53, Revision 1 (FGE.53Rev1): Consideration of phenethyl alcohol, aldehyde, acid and related acetals and esters evaluated by JECFA (59th meeting) FGE.23Rev1 (2008) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 54, Revision 1 (FGE.54Rev1): Consideration of benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20Rev1 (2009) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 61, Revision 1 (FGE.61Rev1): Consideration of aliphatic acetals evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to acetals of branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and branched- and straight-chain saturated aldehydes and one orthoester of formic acid evaluated View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 202: 3-Alkylated aliphatic acyclic alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehydes and precursors with or without additional double bonds from chemical subgroup 1.1.3 of FGE.19[1] View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 72 (FGE.72): Consideration of aliphatic, branched-chain saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acids, and related esters evaluated by the JECFA (61st meeting) structurally related to branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids. Esters of these and straight-chain aliphatic saturated alcohols evaluated by EFSA in FGE.05Rev2 (2010) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 95 (FGE.95): Consideration of aliphatic, linear or branched-chain saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acids and related esters evaluated by JECFA (69th meeting) structurally related to esters of branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and of one secondary alcohol, and branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids evaluated by EFSA in FGE.05Rev1 (2008) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 72, Revision 1 (FGE.72Rev1): Consideration of aliphatic, branched-chain saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acids, and related esters evaluated by the JECFA (61st meeting) structurally related to branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids, esters of these and straight-chain aliphatic saturated alcohols evaluated by EFSA in FGE.05Rev2 View page or View pdf |
Safety and efficacy of a,ß-unsaturated straight-chain and branched-chain aliphatic primary alcohols, aldehydes, acids and esters belonging to chemical group 3 when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 72, Revision 2 (FGE.72Rev2): consideration of aliphatic, branched-chain saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acids and related esters evaluated by JECFA (61st, 68th and 69th meetings) and structurally related to flavouring substances in FGE.05Rev3 View page or View pdf |
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