Description
Lemon Terpenes are isolated through the fractional distillation of oil that is initially extracted from the peel of the Citrus Limon fruit.
Olfactive Profile
Sharp, tangy, and citrusy
Appearance
Clear 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 Terpenes is used in flavor and cosmetics [1].
Technical Information
CAS: 8008-56-8
INCI: CITRUS LIMON PEEL EXTRACT
FEMA: 4848
EC no.: 284-515-8
Botanical name: Citrus limon
Botanical family: Rutaceae
Accepted Synonyms: Citrus medica limonum
Common Names: Lemon Terpenes Oil
Origin: Canada
Cultivation method: N.A.
Harvest period: N.A.
Plant part used: Fruit peel
Method of extraction: Fractional distillation
Main components: Limonene, beta-Pinene, gamma-Terpinene, alpha-Pinene, Sabinene, beta-Myrcene [2].
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 Cedarome’s unpublished data
