| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
trans-Citral = trans-3,7-Dimethyl-octa-2,6-dien-1-al | [CAS]
141-27-5 | [Synonyms]
Citral a
α-Citral
Ai3-28519
(E)-Neral
(e)-citral
alpha-citral
citral alpha
(E)-Geranial
trans-citral
geranaldehyde
(E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienal
(E)-3,7-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIENAL
trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal
2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-, (E)-
2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
geranial,(E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal | [EINECS(EC#)]
205-476-5 | [Molecular Formula]
C10H16O | [MOL File]
141-27-5.mol | [Molecular Weight]
152.233 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Boiling point ]
bp2.6 92-93° | [density ]
d420 0.8888 | [vapor pressure ]
4.5-105Pa at 20-56.87℃ | [refractive index ]
nD20 1.4898 | [storage temp. ]
Amber Vial, -86°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere | [solubility ]
Chloroform (Slightly), Ethanol (Slightly) | [form ]
Oil | [color ]
Colourless to Light Yellow | [Odor]
at 100.00 %. citrus lemon | [Odor Type]
citrus | [Stability:]
Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive | [Cosmetics Ingredients Functions]
FRAGRANCE
PERFUMING | [LogP]
2.76-3.445 at 25℃ | [CAS DataBase Reference]
141-27-5 | [EPA Substance Registry System]
2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)- (141-27-5) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
α-Citral is an intermediate in the synthesis of 4,8-Dimethyl-1,3(E),7-nonatriene (D475810), which is a volatile compound released by corn plants in response to predation. | [Definition]
ChEBI: A monoterpenoid that is (2E,6E)-octa-2,6-dienal substituted by methyl groups at positions 3 and 7. |
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