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citral [ˈsɪtrəl] n (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a yellow volatile liquid with a lemon-like odour, found in oils of lemon grass, orange, and lemon and used in perfumery: a terpene aldehyde consisting of the cis- isomer (citral-a or geranial) and the trans- isomer (citral-b or neral). Formula: (CH3)2C:CH(CH2)2C(CH3):CHCHO [from citr(us) + -al3] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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You can also paint yourself with a mixture of pheromonelike chemicals called citral and geraniol," says Mussen. A marginal increase in malignant lymphomas in female mice was judged to be equivocal evidence of carcinogenic activity; there was no evidence of carcinogenicity of citral in rats or in male mice. Our new production plant for citral is currently being put into operation in Ludwigshafen. |
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