Citral Cosmetic Grade-CAS 5392-40-5
Product Name: Citral
INCI Name: Citral
Chemical Name: 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-Octadienal
CAS No.: 5392-40-5
Grade: Cosmetic & Daily Chemical Grade
Purity: ≥97.0%
Appearance: Pale Yellow Transparent Oily Liquid
Molecular Weight: 152.24
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₆O
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1KG
Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether, vegetable oil and various cosmetic oil-phase solvents
Density (25℃): 0.885 - 0.895 g/cm³
Refractive Index (20℃): 1.486 - 1.492
Boiling Point: 228℃
Key Characteristics: Fresh and natural lemon citrus aroma, strong fragrance penetrating power, excellent fragrance fixing and blending effect, high safety, stable fragrance retention, wide formula compatibility
Storage Condition: Sealed, dry, cool and ventilated environment, avoid high temperature, direct sunlight and long-term air oxidation
Shelf Life: 24 Months
Application: Widely used in cosmetic fragrance modulation, skin care products, hair care products, perfume and daily chemical cleaning products as natural flavoring agent and fragrance fixative
Citral, Cosmetic Grade Citral, Natural Lemon Flavor, Fragrance Fixative, Aroma Enhancer, Daily Chemical Spice Raw Material
Citral Cosmetic Grade-CAS 5392-40-5
Citral is a high-purity natural aldehyde spice raw material for cosmetics, extracted and refined from plant essential oils such as lemongrass. It presents pure, fresh and vivid lemon citrus fragrance with strong volatility and moderate penetrating power, which can instantly brighten the overall aroma of products. Different from synthetic single-flavor spices, it has layered and natural fragrance, excellent blending and fixing performance, which can effectively reconcile the odor difference of various compound fragrances, reduce pungent smell, and improve the fullness and durability of product aroma. The product has stable formula adaptability, good compatibility with various oil-phase raw materials and essence systems, mild and safe properties, no peculiar residue odor. Fully compliant with global cosmetic safety standards, it is a core universal spice for high-end natural fragrance cosmetics and daily chemical products.
Key Benefits
• Pure Natural Citrus Aroma: Authentic fresh lemon scent, no artificial peculiar smell, natural and layered fragrance, improve product grade effectively.
• Strong Aroma Penetration & Retention: Moderate volatility, strong fragrance diffusion, long-lasting aroma, avoid rapid fragrance loss of finished products.
• Excellent Blending & Fixing Effect: Perfectly reconcile compound fragrance systems, cover peculiar smell, optimize fragrance hierarchy and improve aroma fullness.
• Wide Formula Compatibility: Stable matching with various essences, oil-phase solvents and daily chemical formulas without odor conflict and stratification.
• Mild & Safe High Compliance: Plant-derived refined raw materials, low irritation, fully compliant with EU and domestic cosmetic spice standards.
• High Cost Performance: Low dosage and obvious fragrance enhancement effect, effectively reduce formula fragrance modulation cost.
Applications
• Cosmetic Fragrance Modulation: Core raw material for lemon, citrus and fresh fruit series essence, used for blending and fixing various cosmetic fragrances.
• Facial & Body Skin Care: Added into lotion, cream, body lotion and toner to optimize product odor and bring fresh and comfortable using experience.
• Hair Care Products: Applied in shampoo, conditioner and hair essential oil to cover raw material odor and form fresh long-lasting hair fragrance.
• Perfume & Aromatherapy: Widely used in light perfume, aromatherapy essential oil and fragrance products to build fresh citrus mainstream fragrance.
• Daily Chemical Cleaning Products: Suitable for shower gel, hand sanitizer, detergent and other daily chemicals to enhance fresh aroma and cover peculiar smell.
Certificate Of Analysis (COA)
Test Item | Standard Specification | Test Result |
Product Name | Citral | Compliant |
CAS No. | 5392-40-5 | Compliant |
Appearance | Pale Yellow Transparent Oily Liquid | Compliant |
Purity | ≥97.0% | 98.12% |
Density (25℃) | 0.885 - 0.895g/cm³ | 0.890g/cm³ |
Refractive Index (20℃) | 1.486 - 1.492 | 1.489 |
Acid Value | ≤1.0mgKOH/g | 0.35mgKOH/g |
Moisture Content | ≤0.1% | 0.04% |
Heavy Metal (Pb) | ≤10ppm | Qualified |
Heavy Metal (As) | ≤2ppm | Qualified |
Microorganism | Compliant with Cosmetic Grade Standard | Qualified |
Conclusion | Conforms to cosmetic grade quality standard | Qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Q1: What is the MOQ of cosmetic grade Citral?
• A1: The standard MOQ is 1KG, and sample orders are supported for quality testing.
• Q2: What export certification documents can be provided?
• A2: Complete COA, MSDS and full set of global customs clearance documents are available.
• Q3: Is Citral safe for long-term cosmetic use?
• A3: It is a plant-derived cosmetic spice with mild properties, low irritation and high safety, compliant with daily long-term use standards.
• Q4: What is the recommended dosage in fragrance formulas?
• A4: The conventional addition ratio is 0.05%-0.5%, with natural and full fragrance without pungent odor.
• Q5: How to store Citral to avoid deterioration?
• A5: Sealed and stored in a cool and dark environment, avoid high temperature and air contact to prevent oxidation and fragrance loss.
• Q6: Do you support stable large-batch supply all year round?
• A6: Sufficient factory capacity ensures continuous and stable bulk supply throughout the year.
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