Orange Oil (Bitter)
Naturals Top Note CAS 68916-04-1
Fresh, bitter orange peel with a soft floral, orange blossom character and a faint animalic, amber depth. Drier and more complex than sweet orange, it adds naturalness to citrus and cologne accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 2 | Orange |
| Descriptor 3 | Fruity |
| Odor Impact1 | 100 |
| Tenacity1 | 32 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
Identification
| CAS Number | 68916-04-1 |
| INCI Name | Citrus aurantium amara peel oil |
| Category | Naturals |
Synonyms
Orange oil, Bitter washed, hydroessential flores aurantii (Vevy), Rectified, bitter citrus aurantium l. peel oil brazil, bitter orange peel oil brazil, citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, bitter orange leaf/twig oil, sour orange leaf/twig oil
Physical and chemical data
| Flash Point | 49 °C |
| Density | 0.837 to 0.852 |
| Refractive Index | 1.467 to 1.477 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 4.581 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | Pale yellow liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 1.25 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 1.25 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 1.25 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 1.25 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 1.25 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 1.25 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 1.25 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 1.25 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 1.25 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | Not restricted |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 1.25 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 1.25 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | Not restricted |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | Not restricted |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 1.25 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | Not restricted |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 1.25 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Phototoxicity |
| 5-MOP (phototoxicity) | 0.045 |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| D-Limonene | 98 % |
| Linalyl Acetate | 2 % |
| Linalool | 1 % |
| Citral | 0.3 % |
| Geraniol | 0.1 % |
| Citronellol | 0.05 % |
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 | 98 % |
| Pinene | 6 % |
| Linalyl acetate | 2 % |
| Linalool | 1 % |
| Citral | 0.3 % |
| alpha-Terpinene | 0.15 % |
| Terpineol | 0.15 % |
| Beta-Carophyllene | 0.1 % |
| Geraniol | 0.1 % |
| Terpinolene | 0.1 % |
| Citronellol | 0.05 % |
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.