Citral — Manufacturer-Direct Bulk Supply in India
Citral (CAS 5392-40-5) supplied manufacturer-direct by Expo Organics — an ISO 9001 & WHO-GMP company manufacturing aromatic ingredients since 1984. Technical, perfume, FEMA GRAS food. COA, GC-MS and MSDS with every batch.
Citral Specifications
| CAS Number | 5392-40-5 |
|---|---|
| FEMA | 2303 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₀H₁₆O |
| Chemical Class | Acyclic monoterpene aldehyde |
| Grades Available | Technical, perfume, FEMA GRAS food |
| Typical Purity | 95% min |
| Source / Route | Indian lemongrass (Cymbopogon) — India is a major global citral source; also litsea cubeba. |
| Documentation | COA, GC-MS chromatogram, MSDS, IFRA/allergen statement on request |
Citral Applications by Industry
| Industry | Use |
|---|---|
| Fragrance | Lemon/citrus top notes in perfumery and soap |
| Flavour | Citrus flavour in beverages and confectionery (FEMA GRAS) |
| Vitamin & specialty synthesis | Precursor for vitamin A and ionone production |
| Home & personal care | Citrus fragrancing in detergents and cosmetics |
Why buy Citral from Expo Organics
Citral comes from lemongrass, and India is one of the world's largest lemongrass producers. We sit at the raw-material source, which means dependable supply of a molecule that swings with citrus and lemongrass harvests.
- Manufacturer-direct since 1984 — no trader margin, traceable batches.
- Full documentation — COA, GC-MS, MSDS and allergen statements with every consignment.
- Certified — ISO 9001:2015, WHO-GMP, HACCP, Halal, Kosher; Udyam MSME, Govt. of India.
- Flexible MOQ — 1 kg samples up to FCL, with volume-tiered pricing.
- Export-ready — FOB Delhi (air), Nhava Sheva & Mundra (sea); USD/EUR/GBP/AED accepted.
MOQ & Pricing
We quote on a volume ladder: 1 kg → 5 kg → 10 kg → 25 kg → 50 kg → 180 kg → FCL. Sample/pilot quantities ship fast; bulk and FCL get the best per-kg rate. Pricing is shared on RFQ against your grade and quantity.
Request a Quote for Citral
Tell us your grade, quantity and destination and our export desk replies the same working day.
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Supplying Citral to buyers in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Jaipur, Indore, Ghaziabad, Noida and across India.
Citral — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the citral content/purity you supply?
Typically 95%+ citral (geranial + neral). We share GC-MS so you can verify the isomer split.
Is your citral natural lemongrass-derived?
We supply lemongrass-derived citral; specify natural vs synthetic on the RFQ.
Do you supply food-grade citral?
Yes — FEMA GRAS food grade with documentation for flavour applications.
What volumes can you supply?
1 kg samples to FCL, volume-tiered. We export citral with full documentation.