Chemical Properties
Citral diethyl acetal has a mild, green, citrus odor and a green, oily, citrus-peel flavor.
Chemical Properties
Citral Diethyl Acetal is a colorless
liquid with a floral, warm, woody citrus odor. It is relatively stable in alkali and
can, therefore, be used in soap.
Chemical Properties
colourless liquid
Preparation
From ethyl orthoformate and citral.
Definition
ChEBI: 1,1-Diethoxy-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadiene is a monoterpenoid.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: green, citrus lemon with waxy nuance.
General Description
Clear colorless liquid.
Air & Water Reactions
1,1-Diethoxy-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-diene may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to moisture. Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
1,1-Diethoxy-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-diene may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to moisture. 1,1-Diethoxy-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-diene will decompose on heating.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for 1,1-Diethoxy-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-diene are not available. 1,1-Diethoxy-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-diene is probably combustible.