CITRAL – aldehydic, lemony and fruity note with hints of lemon peel, fresh citrus fruits and yellow sweets

CITRAL

CITRAL is a high-impact aldehydic raw material, fundamental when an intense, bright, freshly squeezed lemon note is needed. It occurs naturally in several essential oils, but as an isolated material it allows precise control of the citrus component of a formula.

Olfactory profile

Lemony, aldehydic, fresh and pungent, with nuances of peel, citrus pulp and a slight fruity sweetness. The character is more direct and incisive than that of a complete lemon essential oil.

In formula

It is particularly useful in lemon, lime, grapefruit, citrus, verbena, ginger and fruity accords that need greater brightness. In traces it can add lift and vivacity; as the dosage increases, it quickly becomes a recognizable lemon note.

With LITSEA CUBEBA it reinforces a lemon-verbena direction; with LINALYL ACETATE and bergamot it becomes more elegant and floral; with green notes it can create a sharper, more modern freshness.

Attention in formula

CITRAL is sensitive to oxidation and can react with certain materials, including amines and anthranilates, with possible changes in color and odor. Stability should therefore be checked in the complete composition and during storage.

When to choose it

It is particularly suitable when a clear, controllable lemon impulse is needed, more concentrated and direct than the complexity of a citrus essential oil.

Packaging

The product is packed to order; the container may vary depending on the selected format and the characteristics of the raw material.

IFRA Category 4: max 0,60% nel prodotto finito (IFRA 51)

The value refers to the maximum concentration in the finished product, not to the percentage of the raw material in the fragrance concentrate.