Lemon Oil (expressed)
Naturals Top Note CAS 8008-56-8
Lemon Oil (expressed) is a citrus, lemon and fruity material in the Fragrance Material Index. A written odor description for this material is not yet available.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 2 | Lemon |
| Descriptor 3 | Fruity |
| Odor Impact1 | 100 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 4 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 8008-56-8 |
| INCI Name | Citrus limon peel extract |
| Category | Naturals |
| Botanical Name | Citrus ×limon (L.) Burm.fil. |
Synonyms
lemon oil citral-less, citral-less citrus limon peel oil, citral-less citrus medica limonum peel oil
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 176.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 46.11 °C |
| Density | 0.84900 |
| Refractive Index | 1.47200 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.950000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. |
| Appearance | pale yellow to dark yellow clear liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 2.0 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 2.0 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 2.0 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 2.0 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 2.0 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 2.0 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 2.0 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 2.0 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 2.0 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | Not restricted |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 2.0 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 2.0 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | Not restricted |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | Not restricted |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 2.0 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | Not restricted |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 2.0 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Phototoxicity |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| D-Limonene | 73 % |
| Citral | 3.5 % |
| Geranial | 1.36 % |
| Neral | 0.81 % |
| Geranyl Acetate | 0.45 % |
| Linalool | 0.4 % |
| Citronellal | 0.1 % |
| Geraniol | 0.1 % |
| 7-Methoxycoumarin | 0.05 % |
| Citronellol | 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 | 73 % |
| beta-Pinene | 18 % |
| alpha-Pinene | 4 % |
| Citral | 2.8 % |
| Terpinolene | 0.6 % |
| Geranyl acetate | 0.45 % |
| Linalool | 0.4 % |
| Terpinenol | 0.3 % |
| alpha-Terpinene | 0.3 % |
| beta-Caryophyllene natural | 0.25 % |
| Geraniol | 0.1 % |
| Citronellol | 0.03 % |
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.