TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
OTHER?NAMES
Citral Natural Ex Litsea
CHEMICAL?INFORMATION
3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal
ORIGINAL
China, extracted from Litsea Cubeba Oil
PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL?PROPERTIES
ODOR?DESCRIPTION
Fresh, juicy, lemon peel, with a sweet tangy green nuance
APPEARANCE
Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
DENSITY AT 25°C (g/ml))
0,8850 - 0,8940
REFRACTIVE INDEX nD20
1,4850 - 1,4930
SHELF?LIFE(MONTHS)
1 years
REFERENCE?DOSAGE:
0.04%-5.00 % in the Flavor and fragrance concentrate.
COMMON?APPLICATION
Used in flavor compositions for imitation of lemon, grapefruit, orange, lime and thanks to his fresh-citrus note for apple, cherry, flavors etc.
STABILITY AND STORAGE
KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER IN A COOL AND DRY PLACE, PROTECTED FROM LIGHT. WHEN STORED FOR MORE THAN 12 MONTHS, QUALITY SHOULD BE CHECKED BEFORE USE.