Citron Oil
Naturals Top Note CAS 68991-25-3
A fresh citrus note with a bright lemony character. Zesty and natural, it gives a clean citrus lift to fine fragrance and cologne accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 2 | Zesty |
| Descriptor 3 | Lemon |
Identification
| CAS Number | 68991-25-3 |
| Category | Naturals |
| Botanical Name | Citrus medica L. |
Synonyms
Aurantium medicum (L.) M.Gómez, Citrus fragrans Salisb, lemon essential oil cedrat, Rectified, citrus medica bajoura peel oil, citrus medica var. bajoura peel oil
Physical and chemical data
| Solubility | water, 84.71 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | Pale yellow liquid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Geranial | 2.63 % |
| Neral | 1.57 % |
| Geraniol | 0.71 % |
| Geranyl Acetate | 0.46 % |
| Neryl Acetate | 0.2 % |
| Linalyl Acetate | 0.18 % |
| Citronellal | 0.15 % |
| Citronellol | 0.12 % |
| Eugenol | 0.01 % |
| Farnesol | 0.01 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Limonene | 60 % |
| gamma-Terpinene | 22 % |
| Citral | 4.2 % |
| Geraniol | 0.71 % |
| Geranyl acetate | 0.46 % |
| Linalyl acetate | 0.18 % |
| Citronellol | 0.12 % |
| Eugenol | 0.01 % |
| Farnesol | 0.01 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
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