Description

Citralva is a high-purity flavor and fragrance compound, identified by CAS No. 80748-12-5. It is valued for its intense, fresh lemon-citrus aroma profile, making it a critical component in creating authentic and stable flavor systems. This ingredient is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food and beverage, and personal care industries seeking consistent quality and performance.

Application

Citralva is a versatile aroma chemical used across multiple industries for its powerful citrus character.

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A key building block for creating lemon, lime, and other citrus notes in perfumes, colognes, and air fresheners.
• Food & Beverage Flavors: Used to impart a natural citrus flavor in beverages, confectionery, baked goods, and dairy products.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into soaps, shampoos, lotions, and detergents to provide a fresh, clean scent.
• Household & Industrial Products: Serves as a fragrance component in cleaning agents, polishes, and other functional products.
• Aroma Chemicals Intermediate: Acts as a starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of other valuable flavor and fragrance compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Citralva
CAS No.	80748-12-5
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Citralva; 2,6-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-8-al (mixture of isomers); Citral (mixture of neral and geranial); 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal; Lemonal
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Citralva is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with specifications tailored to meet the requirements of the flavor and fragrance industry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and other critical parameters is available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized and should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic strong lemon-citrus
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Refractive Index	Contact for details
Specific Gravity	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.