Description

Grapefruit Oil is a natural essential oil extracted from the peel of the Citrus paradisi fruit, valued for its distinctive fresh, citrusy aroma and flavor profile. This product is a key ingredient for formulators seeking to impart natural sensory characteristics to a wide range of consumer and industrial products. It is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, food, and personal care industries who require a consistent, high-quality botanical extract to meet specific organoleptic and functional requirements.

Application

• Flavoring Agent: Used in beverages, confectionery, baked goods, and dairy products to provide a natural citrus flavor.
• Fragrance Formulation: A key top or middle note in perfumes, colognes, soaps, detergents, and air fresheners for its uplifting and refreshing scent.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Incorporated into diffuser blends, massage oils, and bath products for its reputed energizing and mood-enhancing properties.
• Personal Care Products: Added to shampoos, conditioners, lotions, and cleansers for its fragrance and potential skin-cleansing benefits.
• Natural & Green Products: Serves as a preferred ingredient in organic, natural, and eco-friendly product lines due to its botanical origin.
• Household Cleaners: Utilized to provide a fresh, clean scent in surface cleaners and dishwashing liquids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Grapefruit Oil
CAS No.	8016-20-4
Molecular Formula	N/A (Natural Complex Mixture)
Molecular Weight	N/A
Synonyms	Citrus paradisi oil; Grapefruit peel oil; Expressed grapefruit oil; Cold-pressed grapefruit oil; Shaddock oil; Pomelo oil; Essential oil of grapefruit; Grapefruit essential oil
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Grapefruit Oil is produced and tested to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of the flavor and fragrance industries. Quality is verified through a series of analytical tests including organoleptic evaluation, specific gravity, refractive index, and optical rotation. We adhere to relevant standards such as FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and ISO where applicable. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the specific lot characteristics is available upon request to guarantee consistency and compliance for your applications.

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 containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to yellow mobile liquid
Odor	Characteristic, fresh citrus odor of grapefruit
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.848 - 0.856
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.474 - 1.479
Optical Rotation (20°C)	+91° to +96°
Acid Value	≤ 1.0
Peroxide Value	≤ 10.0
Identification (GC/MS)	Complies with typical profile

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