Description
Lemon Distilled is extracted from the residues of the Citrus limon fruit remaining after the juice and oil production.
Olfactive Profile
Fresh, zesty, and citrusy
Appearance
Colorless to pale yellow
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Botany
Citrus limon is an evergreen tree that belongs to the Rutaceae family and grows between 3-6 meters (10-20 feet) in height. It has dark green ovoid-shaped leaves and flowers that are white to pale pink. The fruit is yellow with a smooth, thin to medium-thick peel.
Ethnobotany
Lemons have been used for centuries across multiple regions including Southern Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. They were primarily utilized for traditional medicine and culinary purposes.
Uses/Application
Lemon Distilled is used in flavor, aromatherapy, and cosmetics.[1]
Technical Information
CAS: 8008-56-8
INCI: CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL OIL
FEMA: 2625
EC no.: 284-515-8
Botanical name: Citrus limon
Botanical family: Rutaceae
Accepted Synonyms: Citrus medica limonum
Common Names: Lemon Distilled Oil
Origin: Argentina
Cultivation method: Plantation
Harvest period: April to September
Plant part used: Peel & pulp residues
Method of extraction: Steam Distillation
Main components: Limonene, beta-Pinene, gamma-Terpinene, alpha-Pinene, beta-Myrcene, Terpinolene, linalool, Terpinene-4-ol, alpha-Terpineol, Citral [2]
Refractive Index at 20 Deg C: 1.470 – 1.475 (FCC)
Specific Gravity at 25 Deg. C: 0.842 – 0.856 (FCC)
Certifications and Declarations:
Certificate of Analysis
- SDS
- Food Grade
- Natural Statement
- Origin Statement
- GMO Free
- Allergen
- Prop 65
Downloads
Sources
[1]. Xian-fang Chen , Yan-yan Ding, Hao-ru Guan, Chuan-jie Zhou, Xinglishang He, Ya-ting Shao, Yi-bin Wang, Ning Wang, Bo Li, Gui-yuan Lu and Su-hong Chen (2024) The Pharmacological Effects and Potential Applications of Limonene From Citrus Plants: A Review, Natural Products Communications Vol. 19(5): 1-12
[2]. Cedarome’s unpublished data
