Citronellal CAS 106-23-0
Citronellal is colorless to slightly yellow liquid with lemon, lemongrass, and rose aromas.
| ITEM | STANDARD |
| Appearance | light yellow to yellow clear liquid |
| Relative density | 0.888~0.892 |
| Refractive index | 1.470~1.474 |
| Optical rotaiton | -7°~ -13° |
| Solubility | easy soluble in 95% ethanol |
| Content | citronellal 32-40%citronellol 9-18 %geraniol 20~25% |
| Total assay of alcohol | 85%minimum |
1. Citronellal is mainly used as a raw material for synthesizing citronellol, hydroxycitronellal, menthol and the like. It can be used in a small amount of low-grade lemon, cologne, magnolia, lily of the valley, honey and fragrance, mainly because it has the effect of grass green gas.
2. Citronellal is rarely used in high-grade flavors, but is often used in inexpensive soap flavors. Mainly used in the manufacture of vanillyl alcohol and hydroxy citronella vinegar. Synthetic menthol is produced from the menthol brain. Among them, hydroxycitronellal is one of the most valuable spices.
3. Citronellal is used to prepare flavors with a rich lemon, lemon grass rose-like aroma
4. Citronellal is widely used as a fixative, a complexing agent and a modifier in cosmetic perfumes; it is also a flavoring agent for beverages and foods. It can be prepared from citronella oil or acetylated and oxidized from isoeugenol.
180 kg/drum.
Citronellal CAS 106-23-0
Citronellal CAS 106-23-0
