Description

Lemon Oil is a premium, natural essential oil extracted from the peel of Citrus limon, characterized by its fresh, bright, and uplifting citrus aroma. This product is a vital ingredient valued for its organoleptic properties and versatile functionality across multiple high-value industries. It is an indispensable raw material for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food and beverage, and personal care sectors seeking authentic, high-quality natural ingredients.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A key top note in perfumery for fresh, citrusy accords, and a primary flavoring agent in beverages, confectionery, and baked goods.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Used as a natural flavor enhancer in soft drinks, teas, candies, desserts, and savory sauces.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Employed in diffuser blends, massage oils, and spa products for its invigorating and clarifying scent.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Incorporated into soaps, shampoos, lotions, and cleaning products for its fresh fragrance and perceived cleansing properties.
• Household & Industrial Cleaners: Acts as a natural deodorizing and degreasing agent in eco-friendly cleaning formulations.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a flavoring agent in syrups, lozenges, and other medicinal products to mask unpleasant tastes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lemon Oil
CAS No.	68648-39-5
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture; Main component: d-Limonene (C10H16)
Molecular Weight	N/A (Natural mixture)
Synonyms	Citrus limon oil; Lemon peel oil; Expressed lemon oil; Oleum limonis; Lemon essential oil; Citrus limon (L.) peel extract; Limonene oil (from lemon)
EINECS	272-151-0

Quality Control

Our Lemon Oil is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for food, flavor, and fragrance applications. We ensure compliance with relevant pharmacopoeial monographs (where applicable) and industry specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each batch, detailing key parameters such as organoleptic properties, refractive index, specific gravity, and chromatographic profile to guarantee consistency and purity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Due to its highly volatile and light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to heat, air, or direct sunlight should be avoided to prevent oxidation and degradation of the oil's quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to greenish-yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic, fresh odor of lemon
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.849 - 0.855
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.473 - 1.476
Optical Rotation (20°C)	+57° to +65°
Acid Value	≤ 3.0 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value	≤ 20 meq/kg
Identification (GC/MS)	Complies (Major component: d-Limonene)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.