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Natural Citral in France

Bright, lemon-like natural citral for flavour and fragrance formulation. French importers: Grasse-oriented fragrance supply, EU REACH/CLP dossiers, Le Havre/

CAS Number: 5392-40-5 Purity / Assay: ≥ 95% Grade: Natural FEMA Number: 2303 Botanical Name: Lemongrass / Litsea cubeba Country of Origin: India
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MOQSamples from 1 kg
Lead TimeConfirmed with your quotation based on product, quantity and destination
IncotermsEXW, FOB, CIF
Technical Data

Product Specifications

Batch-specific specification for exports to France, verified through COA and GC analysis before shipment.

CAS Number5392-40-5
Botanical NameLemongrass / Litsea cubeba
GradeNatural
Purity / Assay≥ 95%
AppearanceClear, pale yellow to yellow mobile liquid
OdorFresh, sweet, intensely lemon-like
Optical Rotation-1° to +3°
Specific Gravity0.885 – 0.891
Refractive Index1.483 – 1.490
Flash Point> 90 °C
SolubilitySlightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol and essential oils
Packaging1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg HDPE/aluminium containers; 200 kg drums
Country of OriginIndia
HS Code2912.19
FEMA Number2303
MOQFrom 1 kg
Lead TimeAvailable on request
Overview

About Natural Citral in France

Natural citral is the aldehyde responsible for the bright, fresh lemon character of lemongrass and Litsea cubeba oils, supplied here as a natural isolate. With its powerful citrus top note it is one of the most widely used aldehydes in flavour and fragrance work, adding lift to lemon-type beverages, confectionery, fine fragrance and household products.

Zentish Exim supplies natural citral from qualified Indian producers, with a minimum purity of 95% verified by GC, in containers from trial quantities to industrial drums.

France hosts a deep fragrance and cosmetics industry around Grasse, with EU REACH, CLP and IFRA relevance for these ingredients. Le Havre and Marseille-Fos are the primary seaports; air freight runs 5-8 days and ocean 22-30 days.

Market Intel

Import Notes for Natural Citral — France

Overview
EU member; EU REACH applies. France has a well-developed fragrance and cosmetics industry (Grasse region).
Main Ports
Le Havre; Marseille-Fos
Documentation
Standard EU import documentation: CoA, SDS, commercial invoice, packing list, EUR.1 for GSP.
Duties & Tariffs
GSP preferential rates available for Indian-origin chemicals.
Shipping
CIF (Le Havre/Marseille) or FOB — Air freight 5-8 days; ocean freight 22-30 days.
Regulatory
EU REACH, CLP, IFRA. French cosmetics regulation (if end-use is cosmetic formulation).
Why Zentish

Why International Buyers Choose Zentish Exim

Batch-wise Quality

COA, GC-MS and enantiomeric purity verification on every batch.

Country-ready Docs

Documents aligned to France import requirements and customs expectations.

Flexible MOQs

From sample quantities to container-scale contracts.

Reliable Shipping

Sea and air routing with consolidated loads for optimized logistics.

Full Documentation

COA, MSDS, COO, allergen & non-GMO statements, and packing list.

Fast Turnaround

Responsive quotations within one business day.

Why Zentish

Why Choose Zentish Exim for Natural Citral in France

Natural-grade option

Distinct from synthetic citral; natural isolation documented

Food-grade focus

Suitable for flavour use pending finished-product compliance

Consistent batch data

GC assay with each consignment

Export ready

Documentation for flavour, fragrance and household markets

Fragrance-Grade Focus

Odour/GC data presented in the analytical style French perfumery buyers expect.

EU-Cleared Dossier

REACH/CLP-aligned SDS and origin paperwork for French customs and downstream notifications.

Riviera & Atlantic Coverage

Ocean via Le Havre or Marseille-Fos with road delivery to Grasse-region customers.

Import Natural Citral to France

Get competitive bulk pricing, compliant documentation, and reliable shipping.

Knowledge

FAQs — Natural Citral Export to France

This product is natural citral, isolated from lemongrass and Litsea cubeba oils. Where synthetic material is required for specific applications, discuss it with our exports team.

Minimum 95% citral by GC, with full isomer and assay data on the certificate of analysis.

Flavour use is common; compliance of the finished product with food regulations in your market applies.

Small air-freighted packs (10 ml-1 kg) arrive in 5-8 days with CoA and SDS, so R&D shortlists quickly.

Le Havre and Marseille-Fos for ocean consolidation; CDG/ORY air for urgent or small orders.

We flag IFRA-restriction relevance for fragrance ingredients and supply usage-limit data where available; final safety assessment rests with the customer.
Technical Content Review

Technical content reviewed by the Zentish Exim export team for exports to France. This page is intended for B2B buyers of essential oils, flavor ingredients, and aroma chemicals. Product specifications are batch-specific and confirmed through COA and GC analysis before shipment.

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