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**Citral**
Citral, a fascinating compound with a name derived from the Latin “citrus,” has long been cherished for its vibrant #1excludeGlossary aroma. This naturally occurring terpene is found in the essential oils of various plants, including lemongrass and lemon myrtle. In the cannabis world, citral has carved out a niche for itself, thanks to its distinctive scent and potential health benefits. Historically, citral was primarily recognized for its role in perfumery and flavoring, but as the cannabis industry has evolved, so too has the appreciation for this aromatic compound. Today, citral is celebrated not only for its olfactory appeal but also for its potential to enhance the therapeutic effects of cannabis, offering anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. As cannabis enthusiasts seek out strains with unique and enticing aromas, citral continues to be a key player, adding a refreshing twist to the cannabis experience. [Source: Harvard Health, ScienceDirect]

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Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
citral (noun)
an unsaturated liquid isomeric aldehyde CHO of many essential oils that has a strong lemon odor and is used especially in perfumery and as a flavoring - 10 16
Citral (Wikipedia)

Not to be confused with Geraniol or Nerol.

Citral is an acyclic monoterpene aldehyde. Being a monoterpene, it is made of two isoprene units. Citral is a collective term which covers two geometric isomers that have their own separate names; the E-isomer is named geranial (trans-citral; α-citral) or citral A. The Z-isomer is named neral (cis-citral; β-citral) or citral B. These stereoisomers occur as a mixture, often not in equal proportions; e.g. in essential oil of Australian ginger, the neral to geranial ratio is 0.61.

Citral
Skeletal formula of geranial
Geranial
Ball-and-stick model of the geranial molecule
Skeletal formula of neral
Neral
Ball-and-stick model of the neral molecule
Names
IUPAC name
3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienal
Other names
citral
geranialdehyde
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.023.994 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 226-394-6
KEGG
RTECS number
  • RG5075000
UNII
UN number 2810
  • InChI=1S/C10H16O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,7-8H,4,6H2,1-3H3/b10-7+ checkY
    Key: WTEVQBCEXWBHNA-JXMROGBWSA-N checkY
  • InChI=1/C10H16O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,7-8H,4,6H2,1-3H3/b10-7+
    Key: WTEVQBCEXWBHNA-JXMROGBWBB
  • O=CC=C(C)CCC=C(C)C
  • O=C/C=C(/CC/C=C(/C)C)C
Properties
C10H16O
Molar mass 152.24 g/mol
Appearance Pale yellow liquid
Odor Lemon like
Density 0.893 g/cm3
Boiling point 229 °C (444 °F; 502 K)
Vapor pressure 0.22 mmHg (20 °C)
−98.9×10−6 cm3/mol
Hazards
GHS labelling:
GHS07: Exclamation mark
Warning
H315, H317
P261, P264, P272, P280, P302+P352, P321, P332+P313, P333+P313, P362, P363, P501
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 0: Exposure under fire conditions would offer no hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible material. E.g. sodium chlorideFlammability 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g. canola oilInstability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogenSpecial hazards (white): no code
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1
0
Flash point 91 °C (196 °F; 364 K)
Related compounds
Related alkenals
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Citral (Wiktionary)

English

Noun

citral (countable and uncountable, plural citrals)

  1. Either of a pair of terpenoids, geranial and neral, that have the molecular formula C10H16O and are used in perfumery and flavourings.

Synonyms

  • lemonal

Derived terms

Translations

Anagrams

  • clairt, clitar, rictal
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Lemongrass aldehyde, geranial, neral, lemonal, citraldehyde

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