Petitgrain Lemon Oil
Naturals Heart Note CAS 8048-51-9
A fresh citrus note with a lemon and green floral character and a soft woody facet. Bittersweet and natural, it gives a fresh petitgrain lift to citrus and fruity accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Green |
| Descriptor 3 | Spicy |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 15 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 8048-51-9 |
| INCI Name | Citrus limon leaf oil |
| Category | Naturals |
Synonyms
lemon oil petitgrain, oil lemon petitgrain, petitgrain citronier oil, petitgrain citronnier oil, petitgrain lemon essential oil, petitgrain lemontree EO, lemon petitgrain oil, petitgrain oil citronnier, citrus limon leaf oil, citrus medica limonum leaf oil, lemon leaf oil (citrus limon l. burm.)
Physical and chemical data
| Flash Point | 49.44 °C |
| Density | 0.86300 |
| Refractive Index | 1.46800 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 683.7 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | greenish yellow clear liquid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| D-Limonene | 43 % |
| Citral | 23 % |
| Geranial | 14 % |
| Neral | 9 % |
| Neryl Acetate | 5 % |
| Linalool | 5 % |
| Citronellol | 3.5 % |
| Geranyl Acetate | 2.5 % |
| Geraniol | 2 % |
| Citronellal | 1 % |
| Linalyl Acetate | 0.4 % |
| Citronellyl Acetate | 0.2 % |
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 | 43 % |
| Pinene | 25 % |
| Citral | 23 % |
| Linalool | 5 % |
| Terpineol | 4.3 % |
| Citronellol | 3.5 % |
| Geranyl acetate | 3.5 % |
| Geraniol | 3 % |
| Terpinolene | 0.5 % |
| Beta-Carophyllene | 0.3 % |
| alpha-Terpinene | 0.2 % |
| Camphor | 0.2 % |
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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