Citral - Moligand™, ≥97%, mixture of cis and trans , Channel blocker of TRPV2;Activator of TRPV3, CAS No.5392-40-5, Channel blocker of TRPV2;Activator of TRPV3

CAS: 5392-40-5 Cat. No.: C104134 Formula: C₁₀H₁₆O Molecular Weight: 152.24 Beilstein Registry Number: 1(4)3569 EC Number: 226-394-6

GRADE & PURITY Moligand™, ≥97%, mixture of cis and trans

Synonyms

EINECS 226-394-6 | LMPR0102010003 | alpha -Citral | beta-Geranial | geranal | (2E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal | UNII-758ZMW724E | CITRAL (E109) | EC 205-476-5 | .alpha.-Citral | AI3-28519 | Citral, 95% | Citral-A | NCGC00091550-03 | 2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-d

Storage

Store at 2-8°C,Protected from light,Argon charged

Shipped In

Wet ice

Overview

Citral is a mixture of neral (cis isomer of 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal) and geranial (trans isomer of 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal). It exhibits antimicrobial activity and pheromonal effects and is generally used for the synthesis of vitamin A and ionones.Citral is a monoterpene aldehyde used as an aromatic ingredient in food and cosmetic industry.

Specifications

Synonyms

EINECS 226-394-6 | LMPR0102010003 | alpha -Citral | beta-Geranial | geranal | (2E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal | UNII-758ZMW724E | CITRAL (E109) | EC 205-476-5 | .alpha.-Citral | AI3-28519 | Citral, 95% | Citral-A | NCGC00091550-03 | 2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-d

Specifications & Purity

Moligand™, ≥97%, mixture of cis and trans

Application

Citral has been used as an anti-tumor agent against breast cancer cell lines (MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231). It shows antipyretic effects which can be studied by systemic administration of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to rats. It can undergo 1,3-dipolar cycloadditio

Storage

Store at 2-8°C,Protected from light,Argon charged

Shipped In

Wet ice

This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.

Grade

Moligand™

Action Type

ACTIVATOR, CHANNEL BLOCKER

Mechanism of action

Channel blocker of TRPV2;Activator of TRPV3

Purity

≥97%

Names and Identifiers

Pubchem Sid

488190868

Pubchem Sid Url

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/488190868

Canonical Smiles

CC(=CCCC(=CC=O)C)C

IUPAC Name

(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienal

InChIKey

WTEVQBCEXWBHNA-JXMROGBWSA-N

INCHI

1S/C10H16O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,7-8H,4,6H2,1-3H3/b10-7+

Isomeric SMILES

CC(=CCC/C(=C/C=O)/C)C

RTECS

RG5075000

UN Number

2810

Packing Group

I

Molecular Weight

152.24

Beilstein

1(4)3569

Reaxy-Rn

970018

Reaxys-RN_link_address

https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=970018&ln=

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

• Kingdom Organic compounds
  • Superclass Lipids and lipid-like molecules
    • Class Prenol lipids
      • Subclass Monoterpenoids

• Kingdom: Organic compounds
• Superclass: Lipids and lipid-like molecules
• Class: Prenol lipids
• Subclass: Monoterpenoids
• Intermediate Tree Nodes: Not available
• Direct Parent: Acyclic monoterpenoids
• Alternative Parents: Medium-chain aldehydes Enals Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives
• Molecular Framework: Aliphatic acyclic compounds
• Substituents: Acyclic monoterpenoid - Medium-chain aldehyde - Enal - Alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehyde - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Aldehyde - Aliphatic acyclic compound
• Description: This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as acyclic monoterpenoids. These are monoterpenes that do not contain a cycle.
• External Descriptors: Acyclic monoterpenoids

Data sources

1. Djoumbou Feunang Y, Eisner R, Knox C, Chepelev L, Hastings J, Owen G, Fahy E, Steinbeck C, Subramanian S, Bolton E, Greiner R, and Wishart DS. ClassyFire: Automated Chemical Classification With A Comprehensive, Computable Taxonomy. Journal of Cheminformatics, 2016, 8:61.

DOI: 10.1186/s13321-016-0174-y

Associated Targets(Human)

TRPV3 Tchem Transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V member 3 (1 Activities)

Discover Target: TRPV3

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TRPV2 Tchem Transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V member 2 (0 Activities)

Discover Target: TRPV2

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AR Tclin Androgen Receptor (11781 Activities)

Discover Target: AR

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THRB Tclin Thyroid hormone receptor beta-1 (7926 Activities)

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ALDH1A1 Tchem Aldehyde dehydrogenase 1A1 (77053 Activities)

Discover Target: ALDH1A1

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DGAT1 Tclin Diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 1 (1719 Activities)

Discover Target: DGAT1

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RUNX1 Tbio Runt-related transcription factor 1/Core-binding factor subunit beta (7867 Activities)

Discover Target: RUNX1

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Associated Targets(non-human)

Faah Anandamide amidohydrolase (3907 Activities)

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Meloidogyne incognita (862 Activities)

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Tetranychus urticae (2600 Activities)

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dengue virus type 2 (2400 Activities)

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Tribolium castaneum (596 Activities)

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Mechanisms of Action

Chemical and Physical Properties

• Sensitivity: Light sensitive.Heat and Air Sensitive
• Refractive Index: 1.48982
• Flash Point(°C): 104°C
• Boil Point(°C): 229°C
• Molecular Weight: 152.230 g/mol
• XLogP3: 3.000
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 1
• Rotatable Bond Count: 4
• Exact Mass: 152.12 Da
• Monoisotopic Mass: 152.12 Da
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 17.100 Ų
• Heavy Atom Count: 11
• Formal Charge: 0
• Complexity: 171.000
• Isotope Atom Count: 0
• Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
• Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
• Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 1
• Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
• The total count of all stereochemical bonds: 1
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purity of this product?

This product is supplied at ≥97% purity (chemical assay). Lot-specific values are stated on the Certificate of Analysis.

What is Moligand??

Moligand? is one of Aladdin Scientific's premium product lines, formulated for high-purity applications across multiple workflows. Compared to standard grades in the same workflow, Moligand? products typically offer tighter specifications, more rigorous QC, and stronger lot-to-lot consistency.

How should this product be stored?

Store at 2–8 °C, protected from light, under argon. It is supplied under an argon blanket; reseal under inert gas after each use.

How is this product shipped?

This product ships chilled on wet ice. Unpack on arrival and transfer it to the storage condition stated above.

What are the CAS number, molecular formula and molecular weight?

The CAS Number is 5392-40-5, the molecular formula is C10H16O, and the molecular weight is 152.24 g/mol. InChIKey WTEVQBCEXWBHNA-JXMROGBWSA-N.

What documentation is provided?

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