Description

Lemon Oil is a premium natural essential oil extracted from the peel of Citrus limon, prized for its fresh, vibrant, and uplifting citrus aroma. This product is a key ingredient for formulators seeking to impart a natural lemon character and functional benefits to their products. It is extensively utilized across the flavor and fragrance, food and beverage, cosmetic, and aromatherapy industries.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A primary top note in perfumery and a key flavoring agent in beverages, confectionery, and baked goods.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Used as a natural flavoring in soft drinks, teas, candies, desserts, and savory sauces.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into soaps, lotions, creams, and cleansers for its refreshing scent and perceived skin-brightening properties.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Employed in diffusers and massage blends for its invigorating and mood-enhancing effects.
• Household & Industrial Products: Adds a fresh, clean scent to natural cleaning solutions, detergents, and air fresheners.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a flavoring agent in syrups, lozenges, and other medicinal preparations to mask unpleasant tastes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lemon Oil
CAS No.	68917-33-9
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; d-Limonene (principal component); Citral (trace component); FEMA 2625
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lemon Oil is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for food, fragrance, and cosmetic applications. We ensure compliance with relevant industry specifications, including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and ISO standards where applicable. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as optical rotation, refractive index, and specific gravity, available upon request.

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 nature, keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent oxidation and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to greenish-yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic fresh, citrus lemon
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.849 - 0.855
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.473 - 1.476
Optical Rotation (20°C)	+57° to +65°
Assay (d-Limonene, GC)	≥ 65%
Acid Value	≤ 3.0 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value	≤ 10.0 meq/kg

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