citral
/ˈsɪtrəl/
noun
- A pale yellow liquid with a strong lemon scent, used in perfumes and flavorings.
- Citral is the main compound that gives lemongrass its fresh, citrusy aroma.
- The chemist synthesized citral for use in a new lemon-scented cleaner.
- Many natural lemon extracts contain high levels of citral.