Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
5392-40-5
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Citral (CAS 5392-40-5) is a natural aldehyde mixture of geranial and neral, widely produced via isoprene synthesis or extraction from lemon grass oil. Its molecular formula is C10H16O.
Requires storage below 25°C in sealed containers away from oxidizers. Skin contact may cause irritation; use appropriate PPE during handling. Not intended for direct pharmaceutical ingestion without formulation.