Grapefruit Oil
Naturals Top Note CAS 8016-20-4
Fresh, juicy grapefruit with a bittersweet citrus character and a soft, slightly green sparkle. Bright and diffusive, it lifts citrus and cologne top notes.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 2 | Fresh |
| Descriptor 3 | Sharp |
| Odor Impact1 | 150 |
| Tenacity1 | 1 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
Identification
| CAS Number | 8016-20-4 |
| INCI Name | Citrus paradisi peel oil |
| Category | Naturals |
Synonyms
Citrus Paradisi Macf. Oil California, Grapefruit Oil C.p. (citrus Paradisi Macf.) California, Citrus Maxima Oil, grapefruit oil c.p. florida, Citrus and Allied Essences, Market Report, Earthoil, Grapefruit Pink Oil Organic, Grapefruit White Oil Organic, Fleurchem, grapefruit oil c.p.florida, Polarome, Grapefruit oil florida, Crop calender, SAFC Global, Pomelo essential oil, citrus grandis, rutaceae, Rectified, citrus paradisi macf. peel oil c.p. florida, Oil Grapefruit Florida Rectified (decolorlized), citrus maxima peel oil, grapefruit peel oil (citrus grandis), pomelo peel oil
Physical and chemical data
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 4.581 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 4.0 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 4.0 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 4.0 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 4.0 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 4.0 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 4.0 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 4.0 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 4.0 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 4.0 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | Not restricted |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 4.0 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 4.0 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | Not restricted |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | Not restricted |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 4.0 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | Not restricted |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 4.0 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Phototoxicity |
| 5-MOP (phototoxicity) | 0.018 |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Citronellal | 0.1 % |
| Geranial | 0.06 % |
| Neral | 0.05 % |
| 2-Hexenal | 0.03 % |
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 | 96 % |
| alpha-Pinene | 0.6 % |
| beta-Caryophyllene | 0.5 % |
| beta-Pinene | 0.2 % |
| Citral | 0.11 % |
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.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.