Citral
Also known as: 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal, Geranial, Neral, (2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienal, (2Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienal, Citral, mixture of cis and trans, cis,trans-Citral, 2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-, 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-al, Lemarome, Lemsyn
Citral (CAS 5392-40-5) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H16O and a molecular weight of 152.233 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of < -10ºC, a boiling point of 229.0±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 101.7±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. It is listed by 1 supplier, from 0.69 to 500.00 CNY. Record last updated Nov 3, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 5392-40-5
- Jingsj CID
- J-42415-6
- Molecular Formula
- C10H16O
- Molecular Weight
- 152.233 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Compounds
- Last updated
- 11/3/2026
| Supplier | Purity / Pack | Base Price | Unit Price | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
In Stock | 97% 500ml | ¥345.00 | $0.1 /mlBest ¥0.69/ml CNY | CN China MOQ 500ml | |
In Stock | 97% 100ml | ¥100.00 | $0.15 /ml ¥1.00/ml CNY | CN China MOQ 100ml | |
In Stock | 97% 5kg | ¥2,500.00 | $74.82 /kg ¥500.00/kg CNY | CN China MOQ 5kg |
Physicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | < -10ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 229.0±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 101.7±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 152.120117 |
| PSA | 17.07000 |
| LogP | 3.17 |
| Additional Property | 5 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.1±0.5 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.457 |
| Additional Property | PRACTICALLY INSOLUBLE |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Campos CA, et al. Anti-hyperalgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of citral with β-cyclodextrin and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes in animal models. Life Sci. 2019 Jul 15;229:139-148. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2912190090 |
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| Summary | 2912190090 acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Citral?
The CAS number of Citral is 5392-40-5.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Citral?
Citral has molecular formula C10H16O and molecular weight 152.233 g/mol.
Which suppliers offer Citral?
1 supplier(s) listed; reference unit price ¥0.69–500.00 /ml.
Is Citral hazardous?
Citral has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Citral?
For Citral, Upstream Products: Geraniol, Geraniol, Tetradecane; Downstream Products: Geranyl chloride, Geranic acid, Lycopene.
Data compiled from public chemical databases such as PubChem and supplier catalogs; supplier offers are provided by suppliers.
Last updated:
How to cite: Jingsj. "Citral (CAS 5392-40-5)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-42415-6 (accessed 2026-11-06).
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