Citral - Terpene Isolate - 5ml

Citral – Terpene Isolate – 5ml

Citral is a terpene with a pleasantly sweet and citrusy aroma, commonly present in numerous fruits and frequently employed as a flavor enhancer.

Properties: Citral

• Colour: Clear to pale yellow
• Consistency: Liquid
• Odour: Strong lemon
• Taste: Lemon
• Boiling point: 229ºC
• Flashpoint: >93.1ºC
• Solubility: Ethanol soluble
• Formula: C10H16O
• Density: 0.891-.897 g/cm3 at 15ºC
• Molecular Weight: 152.237 g/mol

Where does Citral come from?

Citral is primarily derived from citrus fruits like lemons and limes, as well as plants such as lemongrass and lemon myrtle.

What is Citral used for?

Citral is a clear, yellow liquid with a citrus scent and is commonly used as a flavoring ingredient. It is most commonly found in apricot and occurs in many essential oils such as lemon, lemongrass, and orange.

How to use Terpene Isolate

How people use terpenes and the quantities they add to various concoctions is a personal preference. However, pure terpenes are extremely strong and research is advised prior to using terpene isolates.