Geranial

Geranial (CAS 141-27-5), also known commercially as trans-citral or lemonal, is the trans-isomer of citral and the primary contributor to the intense lemon character found in citral mixtures.

Where is Geranial used?

• Flavour formulations: sharp, fresh citrus note in beverages, confectionery and citrus-type blends
• Fragrance: building block for ionones and pseudoionones underpinning violet and woody families
• Personal care: citrus-forward scent profiles in soaps, shampoos and lotions
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries source it as an intermediate.
• It is used specifically in the synthesis of Vitamin A and beta-carotene.

Commercial specifications

• High-purity isolates for pharmaceutical synthesis
• Packaging from small drums to bulk quantities