- CAS
- Purity
- 66512-92-3
- 99%
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Natural Occurrence |
Found in citrus fruits and lemongrass. |
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Physical State |
Colorless liquid. |
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Aroma |
Strong, citrusy scent. |
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Industrial Use |
Widely used in fragrance and flavor industries. |
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Flavoring Agent |
Used in foods and beverages. |
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Fragrance Use |
Utilized in perfumes, soaps, and candles. |
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Antimicrobial Property |
Effective against various microorganisms. |
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Insecticidal Property |
Repels and eliminates insects. |
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Household & Personal Care |
Popular ingredient in cleaning and care products. |
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Therapeutic Effects |
Possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and anti-cancer properties. |
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General Description |
2-(2,6-Dimethylhept-5-enyl)-1,3-dioxolane, also known as citral, is a natural compound commonly found in citrus fruits and lemongrass. It is a colorless liquid with a strong, citrusy scent and is widely used in the fragrance and flavor industries. Citral is used as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages and as a fragrance in perfumes, soaps, and candles. It also has antimicrobial and insecticidal properties, making it a popular ingredient in household and personal care products. Research has also shown potential therapeutic effects of citral, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and anti-cancer properties. |
InChI:InChI=1/C12H22O2/c1-10(2)5-4-6-11(3)9-12-13-7-8-14-12/h5,11-12H,4,6-9H2,1-3H3
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3,7-dimethyl-oct-6-enal
ethylene glycol
2-(2,6-dimethylhept-5-en-1-yl)-1,3-dioxolane
| Conditions | Yield |
|---|---|
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antimony(III) chloride; aluminium;
for 20h;
Ambient temperature;
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92%
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With
camphor-10-sulfonic acid; orthoformic acid triethyl ester;
In
dichloromethane;
at 20 ℃;
for 12h;
Inert atmosphere;
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91%
|
|
With
toluene-4-sulfonic acid;
In
benzene;
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57.5%
|
2-(2,6-dimethylhept-5-en-1-yl)-1,3-dioxolane
| Conditions | Yield |
|---|---|
|
Citronellal XV, Aethylenglykol/Benzol/p-Toluolsulfonsaeure;
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|
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(yield);
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3,7-dimethyl-oct-6-enal
ethylene glycol