CAS 106-26-3: Neral

Description:Neral, with the CAS number 106-26-3, is a naturally occurring monoterpene aldehyde that is primarily found in the essential oils of various plants, particularly in lemon verbena and lemongrass. It is characterized by its pleasant citrus aroma, which makes it a popular ingredient in the fragrance and flavor industries. Neral has a molecular formula of C10H18O and features a double bond and an aldehyde functional group, contributing to its reactivity and distinctive scent. It is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature and is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water. Neral is known for its potential applications in perfumery, cosmetics, and food flavoring, as well as its role in the synthesis of other organic compounds. Additionally, it exhibits some biological activities, including antimicrobial properties, which may contribute to its use in various formulations. Safety data indicates that while neral is generally recognized as safe in low concentrations, it should be handled with care to avoid skin irritation or allergic reactions.

Formula:C₁₀H₁₆O

InChI:InChI=1S/C10H16O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,7-8H,4,6H2,1-3H3/b10-7-

InChI key:InChIKey=WTEVQBCEXWBHNA-YFHOEESVSA-N

SMILES:O=CC=C(C)CCC=C(C)C

Synonyms:
(Z)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienal
Citral b
AI3-28518
(Z)-Citral
beta-Citral
(2Z)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal
2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-, (Z)-
Citral b
cis-Citral
(2Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienal
See more synonyms
2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2Z)-
2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-, (Z)-
cis-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal
UNII-8M466BQL1X
Neral
(Z)-Neral

Found 4 products.

Product data	Purity	Price range	Estimated delivery
2,6-Octadienal,3,7-dimethyl-, (2Z)- REF: IN-DA007VC8CAS: 106-26-3	95%	To inquire	Fri 02 May 25
β-Citral REF: 4Z-C-398005CAS: 106-26-3	- - -	To inquire	Thu 08 May 25
Neral REF: TR-N382910CAS: 106-26-3	- - -	215.00 €~1,622.00 €	Tue 13 May 25
Neral REF: TM-T201808CAS: 106-26-3	- - -	To inquire	Thu 31 Jul 25