CITRAL
AAC185
IDENTIFICATION
CHEMICAL NAME 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal
CHEMICAL FORMULA C10 H16 O
FAMILY Citrus
CAS N° 5392-40-5
EINECS N° 226-394-6
FEMA N° 2303
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
FLASH POINT 98°C
REFRACTIVE INDEX ND20 [1.485 - 1.491]
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (D20/20) [0.884 - 0.894]
PURITY Neral > 45%, Geranial > 45%, > 96% (sum of isomers)
MOLECULAR WEIGHT 152
SPECIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL STATE Liquid
COLOR Colorless to pale yellow
ODOR Citrus, fresh, lemon peel
STORAGE & SHELF LIFE
Keep in tightly closed container in a cool and dry place, protected from light. Beyond 24 months, quality should be checked before use.
The data refers to a typical batch. It is only for informational purposes and not contractually bound.
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