| Botonical Name | : | Citrus Paradisi |
| CAS # | : | 8016-20-4 |
| Country of Origin | : | China |
| Color & Odor | : | Clear to light yellow liquid with Compared to standard odor |
| Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils |
| F.E.M.A. # | : | 2530 |
| Specific Gravity | : | 0.8475 – 0.8560 @ 25 °C |
| Optical Rotation | : | +90° to + 98° |
| Refractive Index | : | 1.4740 – 1.4780 @ 20 °C |
| Flash Point | : | >100°C |
| Major Constituents | : | Limonene, Myrcene |
| Plant Part Used | : | Peel |
| Extraction Method | : | Cold Pressed |
DESCRIPTION:
This oil is extracted from grapefruit. The grapefruit tree is originated in Asia but now also grown and harvested in the United States, France, Brazil and Israel. It is a large, shiny gloss-leaved tree that can grow about 10 meters (30 feet) high, with white flowers and large leaves.CONSTITUENTS:
The main chemical components of grapefruit oil are a-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, limonene, geraniol, linalool, citronellal, decyl acetate, neryl acetate and terpinen-4-olAROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A middle note with a medium aroma, Grapefruit Pink has a fresh, sweet citrus smell that is very characteristic of the fruit.BLENDS WITH:
It can blend well with other members of the citrus family, Rosemary, Cypress, Lavender, Geranium, Cardamom and usually most of spice oils.COMMON NAMES:
Grapefruit USES:
The grapefruit Therapeutic Grade Oil is widely demanded by aromatherapists and used as a spiritual up-lifter. It also helps to ease muscle fatigue and stiffness.THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES:
Grape Fruit Therapeutic Grade Oil is recommended due to its various therapeutic properties which include - Anti-catarrhal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, astringent, balsamic, carminative, cicatrisant, emmenagogue, expectorant, fungicidal.