CITRAL Property

Boiling point:

229 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.888 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor density 

5 (vs air)

vapor pressure 

0.2 mm Hg ( 200 °C)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.488(lit.)

Flash point:

215 °F

Odor

at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. waxy citrus lime floral

Odor Type

citrus

CAS DataBase Reference

147060-73-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-, reaction products with Et alc. (147060-73-9)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

38-43

Safety Statements 

24/25-37

WGK Germany 

1

RTECS 

RG5075000

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.

P242Use only non-sparking tools.

P243Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

CITRAL Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: Geranial is a monoterpenoid that is (2E,6E)-octa-2,6-dienal substituted by methyl groups at positions 3 and 7. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a volatile oil component. It is an enal, a monoterpenoid and a polyprenal.