Citral news

All news on Citral (also known as (2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienal): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

29 April 2026

BASF’s industrial Cathedral and the ground it stands on

Integrated site captured synergies for decades—cutting costs, funding R&D—but gas-price shock in 2022 exposed systemic risk; response: restructure Ludwigshafen and expand production abroad.
28 April 2026

BASF commissions world-scale menthol and linalool plants in Ludwigshafen and citral plant in Zhanjiang

Commercial production began April 2026; Ludwigshafen expansion leverages Verbund efficiencies, Zhanjiang citral boosts supply reliability and downstream feedstock; ~60 jobs.
7 March 2023

BASF Expands Aroma Ingredients Production in China and Germany

New plants in China and Germany will boost citral production to 118,000 metric tons annually, enhance supply security, and support sustainable production with renewable electricity and advanced technologies.
30 January 2020

Celanese to Acquire Elotex from Nouryon

The acquisition includes global production facilities, product portfolio, and customer agreements. It aims to enhance Celanese's emulsions business and support growth in construction materials.
24 August 2004

BASF Opens New Citral Plant in Ludwigshafen

The new plant boosts citral production capacity to 40,000 metric tons annually, supporting fine chemicals for vitamins, aroma chemicals, and more, enhancing supply reliability and competitiveness.

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