(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienal

0

152.23

17.1

2.76

Citral appears as a clear yellow colored liquid with a lemon-like odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Toxic by ingestion. Used to make other chemicals.

0.891-0.897 g/cm³ @ Temp: 15 °C

<-10 °C

227 °C

82°C c.c.

Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.059 (very poor)

Vapour pressure, Pa at 100°C:

Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.3

vol% in air: 4.3 9.9

Strong lemon odor

Taste threshold values: Detection: 28 to 120 ppb; alpha-citral, 32 to 460 ppb; beta-citral, 30 to 460 ppb.

ACID VALUE: 5.0 MAX

2810

38-43

(2)-24/25-37

RG5075000

Xi

Cool. Ventilation along the floor. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

NOT STABLE TO ALKALIES AND STRONG ACIDS

P261, P264, P272, P280, P302+P352, P321, P332+P313, P333+P313, P362, P363, P501

H315