Citral

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Also known as:  Cis-Citral;  Citral A;  Geranial;  Geranialdehyde;  Neral

 

Description

Citral is a type of Monoterpene with a lemon/verbena scent.

 

Health Benefits of Citral

Immune System

 Citral may possess fungicidal properties against some types of Fungi - Detrimental, including:

 Cryptococcus neoformans  [1]

 

 

Chemical Data

Chemical Names

 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal

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