Citronellal CAS 106-23-0

What is Citronellal CAS 106-23-0?

Citronellal CAS 106-23-0 is an acyclic monoterpenoid aldehyde that occurs naturally in citronella oil and other essential oils, contributing a distinctive lemon-like aroma. It typically appears as a clear light-yellow liquid and is widely used in fragrance formulations, flavor compositions, and personal-care products.

Specification

Feature

• Monoterpenoid Aldehyde Structure: Contains an aldehyde functional group and terpene backbone, enabling diverse chemical transformations in organic synthesis.
• Distinct Lemon-Like Aroma: Characterized by sweet, citrus, floral, and herbal odor notes widely used in fragrance and flavor formulations.
• Defined Physical Properties: Well-characterized boiling point, density, and refractive index support reliable quality control and identification.
• Natural and Synthetic Sources: Can be obtained from natural essential oils such as citronella or produced synthetically for industrial use.

Application

• Fragrance Industry: Widely used in perfumes, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, and personal-care products as a fragrance ingredient.
• Flavor Ingredient: Used in food and beverage formulations to provide citrus-like aroma characteristics.
• Insect Repellent Formulations: Known for mosquito-repellent properties and often used in citronella-based products.
• Fine Chemical Intermediate: Applied as a starting material for the synthesis of other fragrance chemicals and terpene derivatives.

Packaging

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