Botonical Name | : | Citrus limonum | |
CAS # | : | 84929-31-7 | |
Country of Origin | : | Italy | |
Color & Odor | : | Colorless clear liquid and fresh lemon odor | |
Solubility | : | InSoluble in alcohol and oils, Soluble in water. | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.880 - 0.920 @ 20°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | +60 – +70 | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.455 to 1.485 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | 79°C | |
Ph value | : | 7.0 | |
Essential Oil Content | : | >0.025% | |
Plant Part Used | : | Fruit Peel | |
Extraction Method | : | Hydro Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Native to the southern and southeastern Asia, the lemon hydrosol has a rich, fresh and sweet aroma, reminiscent of the ripe peel of its fruits.CONSTITUENTS:
Limonene (70 to 90%), citral (2 to 6%).AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A sweet floral aroma similar spicy to the scent of seed and herbal citrus freshly.BLENDS WITH:
Sandalwood, cypress, geranium, lavender, jasmine, roman chamomile, neroli, eucalyptus, ylang ylang, rose, bergamot, lime, grapefruit.COMMON NAMES:
Cedro.USES:
It finds application in aromatherapy thus helping in the Upliftment, energizing, refreshing and cheering of human mood.