Natural Citronellal is a food-grade monoterpene aldehyde isolated from citronella, eucalyptus, or lemongrass essential oils, used in fragrances, insect repellents, and flavoring.We supply bulk Natural Citronellal sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in liquid form for global food and beverage producers. Our Natural Citronellal is widely used in perfumery, natural insect repellents, aroma chemical synthesis (e.g, menthol intermediates) and household products.
Natural Citronellal (3,7-dimethyl-6-octenal) is a natural monoterpenoid aldehyde with a fresh, lemon-green aroma, isolated from citronella oil, lemongrass oil, or Eucalyptus citriodora oil by fractional distillation.
It serves as a key starting material for synthesizing hydroxycitronellal, menthol, and other aroma chemicals, and has inherent insect-repellent properties.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Odor | Fresh, lemon-green, citronella |
| Specific Gravity (20°C) | 0.851-0.858 |
| Refractive Index (20°C) | 1.446-1.453 |
| Purity (GC) | ≥ 93% |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, insoluble in water |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Natural Citronellal with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.
We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.
Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.
You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.
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