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Aroma Chemical CAS 106-26-3

A sweet citral note with a lemon peel character.

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Odor profile

Descriptor 1 Citrus
Descriptor 2 Fresh
Descriptor 3 Lemon

Identification

CAS Number106-26-3
INCI NameNeral
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC10H16O
Mol. Weight152.23
IUPAC Name(2Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienal
InChIKeyWTEVQBCEXWBHNA-YFHOEESVSA-N

Synonyms

(Z)-citral, cis-citral, (Z)-3,7-dimethyl octa-2,6-dienal, (Z)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal, cis-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal, (2Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienal, (Z)-neral, neral refined 94/95% (natural), neral standard 88% (natural), refined 60 - 63%, neral

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 228.00 °C
Flash Point 101.67 °C
Density 0.88100
Refractive Index 1.47800
Vapor Pressure 0.071000 mmHg @ 25.00 C.
LogP 3.170
Solubility alcohol; water, 84.71 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only.
Appearance pale yellow to yellow clear liquid

Regulatory status

IFRA maximum concentrations

CategoryUseLimit in the finished product
Category 1 Lip products, toys 0.11 %
Category 2 Deodorants, antiperspirants 0.032 %
Category 3 Eye products 0.10 %
Category 4 Fine fragrance 0.60 %
Category 5A Body lotion 0.15 %
Category 5B Face cream 0.15 %
Category 5C Hand cream 0.15 %
Category 5D Baby creams, oils 0.051 %
Category 6 Oral care, mouthwash 0.35 %
Category 7A Rinse-off hair products 0.20 %
Category 7B Leave-on hair products 0.20 %
Category 8 Intimate and baby wipes 0.051 %
Category 9 Soap, shampoo, rinse-off 1.2 %
Category 10A Household care, hand contact 1.2 %
Category 10B Aerosol air fresheners 4.2 %
Category 11A Intended skin contact 0.051 %
Category 11B Minimal skin contact 0.051 %
Category 12 No skin contact, candles Not restricted
IFRA Amendment49
Restriction TypeRestriction
Critical EffectDermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity

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