Citral, >97%

Name: Citral, >97%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-019579

About Citral, >97%

Citral (CAS 5392-40-5) is a carbonyl building block offered by Vaqora Chemicals with a typical assay of above 97%. Formula C10H16O, molecular weight 152.23 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienal. It is also known as Citral (Mixture of isomers) or Lemsyn GB.

It is supplied as a liquid. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include organic synthesis, condensation and reductive amination, API intermediates and fine chemical synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mL and 500 mL, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Condensation & reductive amination
API intermediates
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Citral, >97%
Catalogue No.	VQ-019579
CAS Number	5392-40-5
IUPAC name	(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienal
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₆O
Molecular weight	152.23 g/mol
Exact mass	152.1201
Purity / assay	>97%
InChIKey	WTEVQBCEXWBHNA-JXMROGBWSA-N
SMILES	CC(=CCC/C(=C/C=O)/C)C
PubChem CID	638011

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
LogP (XLogP3)	3
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
Synonyms	Citral (Mixture of isomers), Lemsyn GB, 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal, 2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-, 3,7-Dimethyl-trans-2,6-octadienal, trans-Citral, alpha-Citral, (E)-Citral, Citral a, beta-Geranial, (E)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienal, geranal

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P272, P280, P302 + P352, P321, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Citral, >97%?

The CAS Registry Number of Citral, >97% is 5392-40-5. It is also known as Citral (Mixture of isomers), Lemsyn GB, 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Citral, >97%?

Citral, >97% has the molecular formula C10H16O and a molecular weight of 152.23 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienal.

Which grade and pack sizes of Citral, >97% can I order?

We supply Citral, >97% in (>97%) grade, in 100 mL, 500 mL packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Citral, >97%?

Yes. Every lot of Citral, >97% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Citral, >97% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Citral, >97% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.