Citronellyl Nitrile / Citronalva IFF / Agrunitrile Aroma Chemical | Fresh Green Citrus Note

Product Name

Citronellyl Nitrile / Citronalva (IFF) / Agrunitrile

CAS No.: 515-00-4

🟢 Difficulty: Intermediate
⏳ Lasting: Medium–High
🌸 Note: Top / Heart

Description

Citronellyl Nitrile, known commercially as Citronalva and also associated with Agrunitrile, is a distinctive fresh green-citrus aroma chemical with a clean and slightly floral character. Its odor profile combines citrus, green, fresh, herbal and subtly fatty facets, creating a natural and vibrant effect.

In perfumery, Citronellyl Nitrile is valued for its ability to provide freshness, lift and a natural citrus-green character. It can be particularly effective in modern citrus, fresh and floral compositions where a clean yet slightly complex citrus effect is desired.

It works well as a modifier alongside citronellol-type materials and can help create a more natural transition between bright citrus top notes and floral heart notes.

Odor Profile

• Fresh

• Citrus

• Green

• Floral

• Herbal

• Clean

• Slightly fatty

• Fruity

• Natural

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.05–0.20%

• General use: 0.20–2.00%

• High-impact accords: 2.00–8.00%

These are formulation guidelines for perfumers and are not IFRA limits.

Works Well With

• Citronellol

• Citronellyl Acetate

• Citronellyl Formate

• Citronellal

• Geraniol

• Citral

• Linalool

• Linalyl Acetate

• Dihydromyrcenol

• Bergamot Oil

• Lemon Oil

• Lime Oil

• Orange Oil

• Geranium Oil

• Rose materials

• Hedione

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Citrus Fragrances

• Fresh Fragrances

• Green Fragrances

• Floral Fragrances

• Citrus-Floral Accords

• Herbal Fragrances

• Geranium Accords

• Rose Accords

• Natural-Style Fragrances

• Soap

• Shampoos

• Body Care

• Home Fragrance

Perfumers' Tip

Citronellyl Nitrile is useful for creating a fresh, clean and slightly green citrus effect. Combine it with Citral, Lemon and Bergamot for a sparkling citrus accord, or pair it with Citronellol and Geraniol to build a fresh rosy-floral composition. Dihydromyrcenol can add additional freshness and diffusion.