Overview of Citral
Citral is a natural terpene compound composed of two isomers, geranial and neral, commonly known as citral. It occurs naturally in citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges, and limes, as well as in lemongrass and lemon mint.
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What is Citral?
Citral is a naturally occurring flavor compound primarily used to provide lemon-like flavors. Its molecular formula is C10H16O, and its molecular weight is approximately 152.23 g/mol. Citral occurs naturally in a variety of plant essential oils, such as lemon oil, lemongrass oil, lime oil, ginger oil, and citronella oil, giving these plants their distinctive lemony aroma. Citral is a base flavor compound widely used in the synthesis of lemon flavors.
What are the Features of Citral?
Strong Lemon Aroma
Citral has a distinct, refreshing lemon scent.
Unique Chemical Structure and High Reactivity
Citral is an α,β-unsaturated aldehyde with highly reactive chemical properties.
Multifaceted Applications and Biological Activity
Citral has both industrial applicability and potential medicinal value.
Other Citrus Portfolio Chemicals
| CAS | Name | Inquiry |
|---|---|---|
| 106-23-0 | Citronellal | Inquiry |
| 5392-40-5 | Citral | Inquiry |
| 5989-54-8 | (-)-Limonene | Inquiry |
What are the Applications of Citral?
Fragrance and Flavor Industry
Citral is widely used in perfume and flavor manufacturing due to its refreshing citrus aroma.
Food and Beverage Industry
Citral is an important natural food flavoring, used as a flavor enhancer and preservative.
Personal Care and Cosmetics
Citral can be added to skincare products, makeup, and functional products.
Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industry
Citral can be used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and chemical reagents.
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Idrees, Mohammad, et al. Natural Bio-active Compounds: Volume 3: Biotechnology, Bioengineering, and Molecular Approaches (2019): 225-236.Advances in Potential Uses of Citral
Citral is a major product of lemongrass. Citral is found in various oils extracted from various plant species, including lemon myrtle and lemon myrtle. Extensive work has been conducted to explore various aspects of citral, including its extraction from various species, synthesis of synthetic drugs, production, and characterization. Citral has various applications in traditional and modern culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic applications.
Citral, the primary compound in an alcoholic extract of lemongrass, reduced TNF-α production in LPS-stimulated bronchoalveolar macrophages, enhancing citral's anti-inflammatory properties and suggesting that regulation of COX-2 and TNF-α genes may be involved in this activity. Citral inhibits phosphorylation of inhibitory protein kB (IkB), blocks the translocation of the p50 and p65 subunits of NF-kB, and leads to reduced expression of the inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS).
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Product: Citral
"Our research institute recently purchased your citral product for use in the development of antiarrhythmic drugs. Experimental results show that citral significantly improves myocardial ischemia symptoms and reduces angina attacks, which is highly consistent with the therapeutic effects of litsea cubeba oil and is highly reliable."
Customer from Pharmaceutical R&D Company
Product: Citral
"As a professional flavor manufacturer, we purchase citral for fortifying lemon essential oil and creating cosmetic fragrances. Its pure and rich lemon aroma and stable boiling point (224-228°C) perfectly enhance the citrus effect in formulations, while its antibacterial properties extend the shelf life of our products."
Customer from Natural Flavor Manufacturer
Product: Citral
"We use citral in our food preservation projects with amazing results! As a natural preservative, it effectively inhibits the growth of fungi like Aspergillus flavus, protecting grains and processed foods from contamination. Experiments have shown that both the cis and trans isomers of citral significantly damage microbial cell membranes, ensuring improved food safety while being both environmentally friendly and highly effective."
Customer from Food Safety Research Center
