Citral
- CAS number
- 5392-40-5
- Olfactory family
- citrus
- Type
- Aroma chemical
- Origin
- synthetic
- Typical pyramid position
- head
Synonyms & trade names
geranialdehyde · Lemsyn GB · 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal · 2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl- · FEMA Number 2303 · NCI-C56348 · FEMA No. 2303 · 3,7-Dimethyl-trans-2,6-octadienal
IFRA 51st Amendment
CitralRestricted · 49th Amendment
Basis: DERMAL SENSITIZATION AND SYSTEMIC TOXICITY
| IFRA category | Max. in finished product |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.11% |
| 2 | 0.032% |
| 3 | 0.1% |
| 4 | 0.6% |
| 5A | 0.15% |
| 5B | 0.15% |
| 5C | 0.15% |
| 5D | 0.051% |
| 6 | 0.35% |
| 7A | 0.2% |
| 7B | 0.2% |
| 8 | 0.051% |
| 9 | 1.2% |
| 10A | 1.2% |
| 10B | 4.2% |
| 11A | 0.051% |
| 11B | 0.051% |
| 12 | No restriction |
Informational summary of the IFRA 51st Amendment dataset — not legal or toxicological advice. Always verify against the official IFRA Standard and your supplier's documentation before selling a product.
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