ethyl citral
3,7-dimethyl-2,6-nonadienal
Identification
| Name | ethyl citral |
| IUPAC | (2E,6E)-3,7-dimethylnona-2,6-dienal |
| CAS Number | 41448-29-7 |
| EINECS | 255-368-7 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C11 H18 O |
| Molecular Weight | 166.26366000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J59.350H |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear oily liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 247.00 to 249.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.025000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 215.00 °F. TCC ( 101.67 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.636 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 27.84 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | perfuming agents |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| IFRA Critical Effect | Dermal sensitization and systemic toxicity |
| IFRA RESTRICTION LIMITS IN THE FINISHED PRODUCT (%) | Category 1: Products applied to the lips |
| Notes | IFRA FLAVOR REQUIREMENTS: |
| Recommendation for ethyl citral flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
3,7-
dimethyl nona-2,6-dienal
3,7-
dimethyl-2,6-nonadien-1-al
3,7-
dimethyl-2,6-nonadienal
(2E,6E)-3,7-
dimethylnona-2,6-dienal
3,7-
dimethylnona-2,6-dienal
8-
methyl citral
2,6-
nonadien-1-al, 3,7-dimethyl-
2,6-
nonadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-
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